Reef Discussion

[Dr. Schell]

Hi All,

Just thought that I would post a pic of my DIY egg tumbler that I use to incubate the eggs of Bangai Cardinal Fish. These eggs have only just been striped from the parent and are less then a week of naturally being released. At this stage, their survival rate is relatively high. However, in order to keep the eggs alive, they must remain suspended with a gentle flow of water. To achieve this, I use an airpump inserted into the top of the bottle, to which has been added a clear plastic tube. This movement of water, created by the uplift of bubbles causes water to be drawn in through the bottom of the bottle and over the eggs.

Cheers, Chris.

 

[Dr. Schell]

Hi Guys/Gals,
Just thought I would post an update of the progress of the Bangai eggs. Most have hatched with relatively few casualties. They are now swimming and are 4 weeks post laying. At this stage, they would still be in the father's mouth as they are living of their yolk sacs. See video below (sorry about the orientation!).
Cheers, Chris.

 

[Dr. Schell]

Just thought I would give another update of the babies and a better video. They are now free-swimming and feeding on Baby Brins Shrimp (BBS) that are less than 24H old. Yolk sacs have not yet been fully utilised.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvPfF-i-c0Q

 

[Dr. Schell]

Thought that I would post some more videos with the updated progress of the bangais from the eggs shown in this thread above. The fry are now feeding on enriched (gut loaded with phytoplankton) week old brineshrimp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJm_rICWXlg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKXtEYcV2DI

 

[Dr. Schell]

An update of the progress of these little fish. Please see video below. No losses since hatching and very vigerous feeders. Am rainsing the juveniles in a sub tank in the main display which ensure good water quality and high food levels. Fish are 16 days post hatching.

 

[MagicJ]

Thanks for the update Chris - its great to see them growing.
Cable ties have many uses ;)