Breeding Journal DataSheet
General Species: Sepioteuthis sepioidea
Social Structure: Equal sized individuals in schools 4-50
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Date added to Tank: 2012-02-02
Broodstock Tank Details
Size of Tank: 37 gallons with 15 gallon sump (~10 gallons water)
Substrate Details: Live Rock and Argonite bottom
Filtration Details: Live Rock, overflow to sump with filter sock filled with carbon bag and skimmer
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Water Temperature: 75 F (~24 C)
Lighting: Power Compact 50/50 65 watt elevated 12" from the top of the tank
Lighting Cycle: 12:12
Other Tank Inhabitants: Red and Green mushrooms and unknown polyps
Broodstock Feeding Details
Food Types: Kent Coral-Vite added to water
Feeding Schedule: weekly while eggs mature
Spawning Details
Date of First Spawn: unknown collected 2012-01-27 acclimated to tank 2012-02-02
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Egg Size: sacks ~ 2" (5 mm), individual eggs ~ .25" (.5 mm)
Egg Color: semi-opaque whitish oblong sacks with clear round eggs
Egg Count: 8 sacks, 23 eggs
Hatch Details
Hatch Date:2012-02-16
Hatch Time of Day: 8:00 PM
# Days after Spawn: Unknown 14 days after being placed in tank
Larvae Description: Premature hatching, yolk sack not fully absorbed
Hatch Date:2012-02-16
Hatch Time of Day: 8:00 PM
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Larvae Description: Premature hatching, yolk sack not fully absorbed
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