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Breeder ID: HIPREI-072604-GIRJAV--0001 Date received: 7/26/04
Identification: Hippocampus reidi (Ginsburg 1933 ) Geographic origin: Atlantic
Taxonomy: (after I.C.Z.N.)
Duration male(yr): 5 yrs
Size male(mm): 17 cm
Duration female (yr): 5 yrs
Size female (mm): 15 cm
Broodstock notes: Incubation in the (male's pouch)
Physical differences: nuzzle lengthened
Adult diet: Mysidaceo offered daily
Time of spawning: 15 min Frequency of spawning: Monthly
Description of Spawning Event: Abdominal compression and exit of the (larvae)
Location of spawning: Aquarium 1.6m X 1.0m X 1.0m
Approximate quantity: 200 - 500
Size: 0.7 mm
Incubation period: 25 – 30 days
Larvae were removed to a separate tank by means of a siphon with a thin plastic hose.
Larvae not attracted to light
Additional comments:
Spawning Tank Capacity (Gallons): 400
DIMENSIONS (Length): 1.6m (Width): 1m (Height): 1m
The (sides) and the (back) were covered in blue
Filtration:
Pumping volume (lph, gpm, etc.): One power head of 400 liter/hour
Type of seawater used: Natural Frequency/Volume of changes: 20% /15 days
Specific Gravity: 1.021 How measured: Salinometer Source of replacement water: Natural
pH: 8.01 How measured? pH-meter digital Temperature: 28°C Fluctuation: +/-1°C
Nitrates: 10mg/L How measured? Kit Calcium: n/a How measured: n/a
Other parameters not listed: Nitrites: 0.07mg/L / Ammonia: 0.1mg/L / D.O: 5.9mg/L
Additives, medications added: None
Frequency and dose: n/a
Lighting Daylight Wattage. 40W Photoperiod 12 hours .
Size at Hatching: 0.6 - .0.7 mm yolk sac present? No
Description: The (larvae) present the big head, big eyes and dynamic swim. Their coloration varies of black to brown dark.
First food offered: Naupli of Artemia and Rotifer Frequency of feedings: Twice a day
Second food offered: Artemia When? Three weeks after having been born Frequency of feedings: Twice a day
SURVIVAL - week 1: 98% week 2: 50% week 3: 30% week 4: 25%
Long term survival: 20% after 4 weeks
GROW-OUT TANK INFORMATION:
Development description:
Specific Gravity:1.021 How measured: Salinometer Source of replacement water: Natural
pH: 8.01 How measured: pH-meter Temperature: 28°C Fluctuation:+/- 1
Nitrates: 10 mg/L How measured: Kit Calcium: n/a How measured: n/a
Other parameters not listed: 0.07mg/L / Ammonia: 0.1mg/L / OD: 5.9mg/L
Additives, medications added: n/a
Frequency and dose: n/a
Lighting: Natural Photoperiod: 12 hours
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA (Grow-out Tank):
Capacity:
Filtration: None
Pumping volume (lph, gpm, etc.) Aeration
Type of seawater used: Natural Frequency/Volume of changes: 20% each two days
Original description: Ginsburg described Hippocampus reidi in 1933 in the Journal of the Washington Acadamy of Science, v. 23(no. 12); ref. Holotype and paratype specimen were collected at St. George, Grenada, British West Indies.
Word origin: The genus Hippocampus (Greek), a fabulous sea monster. hipp, -e, -o, =us, (Greek) a horse. camp, =us, (Greek) , a sea monster. The species reidi is in honor of Reid, who has several other species named in honorium.
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