lnevo October 16, 2014 Author Share October 16, 2014 Well, the herd has thinned tonight. The two I found yesterday in the overflow are still there, and instead of 20-30 in the DT we are down to 10-15 or so. More than 10 I think. So I now have an idea how long I have to fatten these guys up. I am going to try and prepare for the next hatching event and at least try to raise them in the DT. I'll get at least a brine culture going. They stay close together and I could easily spot feed a few times a day with the pumps off. Overall this has been a fantastic experience and amazed that such advanced life within my tank can propagate. It's one things to see snails and micro-organisms, but to see a swarm of little baby fishes is just so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime October 16, 2014 Share October 16, 2014 It's seriously exciting! And an awesome experience in vicariously living through you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 October 16, 2014 Share October 16, 2014 Do you think they are dying or being eaten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo October 16, 2014 Author Share October 16, 2014 I think I've only seen 2 in the overflow and tonight I was able to count the ones in the DT. There were thirteen in there. They aren't swimming as close and starting to venture. I don't think anyones trying to eat them. The clowns had plenty of opportunity the first night when you can see them hovering by the nem. I think I may be losing to starvation and my filter sock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos October 16, 2014 Share October 16, 2014 I think I've only seen 2 in the overflow and tonight I was able to count the ones in the DT. There were thirteen in there. They aren't swimming as close and starting to venture. I don't think anyones trying to eat them. The clowns had plenty of opportunity the first night when you can see them hovering by the nem. I think I may be losing to starvation and my filter sock. Maybe pull the filter sock for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie October 18, 2014 Share October 18, 2014 o wow this is so awesome....nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheresTheReef October 20, 2014 Share October 20, 2014 Really cool. Thanks for sharing and keep the updates coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo October 20, 2014 Author Share October 20, 2014 Well, they're all gone now except for one in the overflow. I'm rooting for him!! The others are gone as far as I can tell. I'll be looking into some cultures and ways to "snag" the larvae in the future. I may try the next attempt with feeding artemia nauplii in the DT before working on a dedicated space for them. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahorseconservancy October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 At least you know you have a healthy environment for them to breed! Congrats, that is the first step. I would be very happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo October 21, 2014 Author Share October 21, 2014 Yep, except now there's a leak somewhere in my system. The carpet around my tank is moist all around. So now I need to figure out how I'm going to tackle this one and preserve this healthy environment :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos October 21, 2014 Share October 21, 2014 Yep, except now there's a leak somewhere in my system. The carpet around my tank is moist all around. So now I need to figure out how I'm going to tackle this one and preserve this healthy environment :( That is not fun........good luck Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo October 21, 2014 Author Share October 21, 2014 Not close enough :( I'm in North Bellmore, NY. Thats on Long Island for those that are familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos October 22, 2014 Share October 22, 2014 Not close enough :( I'm in North Bellmore, NY. Thats on Long Island for those that are familiar. Sorry, good luck, let us know what went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM October 22, 2014 Share October 22, 2014 Yikes. Any idea where it's coming from? Hopefully bulkhead and not seam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo October 22, 2014 Author Share October 22, 2014 I think its from the sump i think its a seam on the sump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM October 22, 2014 Share October 22, 2014 well, I'd call that good news. Is it a custom one or an off the shelf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo October 22, 2014 Author Share October 22, 2014 It's an eshopps r-100. My plan right now is to pull everything out and drain the tank down to enough water for the fish to be ok and then get the tank onto some furniter mover coasters. Theres already shimms there so getting under shouldn't be that tough the question is how to lever it without damaging the stand. Then move the stand and tank over so I can clean the carpet, dry it out and inspect the wood underneath for damage. Then reverse the operation when it's dried out. Obviously have to replace/repair the sump. But at least i have a plan. Also for the record and to keep the thread on topic, there is still one baby fish in the overflow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo October 23, 2014 Author Share October 23, 2014 So last baby fish was not found in overflow yesterday. :( At least now when I move the tank its one less thing to worry about.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos October 24, 2014 Share October 24, 2014 Sorry to hear that, I am sure you will be able to make it happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo October 27, 2014 Author Share October 27, 2014 On a happier note my female harlequin shrimp looks stuffed with eggs. Here's a few shots of the two of them out and about tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime October 27, 2014 Share October 27, 2014 Just one big party in your tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo November 18, 2014 Author Share November 18, 2014 So ever since the last hatch, my tank has been declining. Corals are receding, my montis are all dead, and my green slimer tips are holding small bouquets of algae. Probably the massive amounts of food i gave to the kiddos. Anyway, i been keeping an eye on my chromis den and found this today, which I'm pretty sure wasnt there yesterday. It's been a bit over a month since I last saw the babies and this is the first time seeing eggs. Oh, and my bi-color blenny looks huge and pregnant too...no other blennies in the tank btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruleyii November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 Anything happen with your fat shrimp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnevo November 19, 2014 Author Share November 19, 2014 They come out so rarely so who knows...most likely fish food Let's see if this video of the eggs uploads ok https://vimeo.com/112239266 Forgive me for the Vertical Video but it was the only way to get the right angle. I tried a few times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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