The Onyx Clownfish Breeding Project - Page 6 - Reef-Geeks

Pat B · Geektacular

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Originally Posted by RCA

Thanks! Is that one of Reed's products?

No, I think it's a Sally's or San Fran Bay product.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCA

Thanks! Is that one of Reed's products?

Actually, technically, its a Reef Nutrition product

(by Reeds, lol)

Reef Nutrition - Oyster-Feast®

Pat B · Geektacular

I threw out my empty bottle last week.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat B

I threw out my empty bottle last week.

sure!! likely excuse..... you don't want to pull the old age card????

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

So I've decided they need a change. Not just in diet, but in setting.

The 40 gallon breeder might be suffering from old tank syndrome. I dusted off the 24 gallon aquapod that I've had in storage and I'm going to set it up as a new broodstock tank for the onyx.

Pat B · Geektacular

Cool, new tank build coming.

From what I've read you can fight OTS by swapping rock between tanks that are not connected. That will bring different bacteria to both systems, and gives you a good excuse to rescape 2 tanks. If you don't want to rescape you can always swap rock ruble from sump to sump too.

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

Onyx Spawn #2 hit the 3 month mark this week. I took a few updated pics but the camera isn't doing justice to how great these beauties are developing.

Onyx Spawn #2 (94 DPH)

I've decided that I will be transferring the broodstock into a more natural setting. I'm rebuilding a 24 Gallon Aquapod to be their new broodstock tank. Here are some before pics... I've got a lot of work to do!

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

well at least that tank looks broken in!!!

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

I went with the black live-sand argonite stuff. My first time using black sand. I like it! Pictures in a few days when stuff settles down.

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

Onyx Spawn #2 (97 DPH)

rgrking · Spawning

buddy!!!!! Amazing!!!!!

Let's hope I make some good money this month so I can add a few more pairs to my setup!

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

The Onyx Broodstock moved into their new home today and they couldn't look happier. I'm hoping to be collecting healthy spawns from them again in March.

The 24 Gallon Aquapod cleaned up nicely. I managed to knock the bottom out of a flower pot that had been curing in their sump and after a week of cycling with existing rock I felt confident that the tank was ready for livestock. With the improved current and lighting in the Aquapod (14k 150w metal halide)I should be able to sustain some BTAs so I picked up two green ones with light pink tips for $15 each at my LFS. The BTAs immediately wedged themselves into the aquascaping and I hope to get some nice pics of them in a few days. The clowns took notice but are significantly larger than the BTAs for the time being.

Before

After

LeviT · 2yr vet

Looks good!

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

those nems are tiny!! Or those onyx are huge

not sure which!!! haha

great videos

Pat B · Geektacular

Lookin great Jason!!!! I'm sure the upgrade will be great for the brood stock and babies.

chris&barb · Lost

Great work Jason! Congrats

rgrking · Spawning

wow you found some great buys! I bet they help your fish spawn better and more for you.

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

Onyx Spawn #11
February 24, 2012

I'm very happy to report that after the big move the onyx broodstock have resumed spawning. They are laying a clutch right now.

I don't wish to disturb them so it'll be a few hours before I can report on the health of the eggs. I'm hoping to see a healthier orange color again and not clear/white like last time.

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

Looks like the change of scenery helped! Those are healthy looking eggs!

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

nice and orange!! they must be liking the new digs

[103 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 02-04-2012, 02:10 PM	Geektacular
I threw out my empty bottle last week. __________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,559 Gameroom cash: $1239410 Rep Power: 65
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[105 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 02-05-2012, 01:52 AM	Big-Geek
So I've decided they need a change. Not just in diet, but in setting. The 40 gallon breeder might be suffering from old tank syndrome. I dusted off the 24 gallon aquapod that I've had in storage and I'm going to set it up as a new broodstock tank for the onyx. __________________ Jason Golden http://www.clownfishsushi.com	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $39665 Rep Power: 49
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[106 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 02-05-2012, 07:09 AM	Geektacular
Cool, new tank build coming. From what I've read you can fight OTS by swapping rock between tanks that are not connected. That will bring different bacteria to both systems, and gives you a good excuse to rescape 2 tanks. If you don't want to rescape you can always swap rock ruble from sump to sump too. __________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,559 Gameroom cash: $1239410 Rep Power: 65
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[107 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 02-05-2012, 07:39 AM	Big-Geek
Onyx Spawn #2 hit the 3 month mark this week. I took a few updated pics but the camera isn't doing justice to how great these beauties are developing. Onyx Spawn #2 (94 DPH) I've decided that I will be transferring the broodstock into a more natural setting. I'm rebuilding a 24 Gallon Aquapod to be their new broodstock tank. Here are some before pics... I've got a lot of work to do! __________________ Jason Golden http://www.clownfishsushi.com	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $39665 Rep Power: 49
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[108 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 02-05-2012, 12:31 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
well at least that tank looks broken in!!! __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[109 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 02-05-2012, 01:33 PM	Big-Geek
I went with the black live-sand argonite stuff. My first time using black sand. I like it! Pictures in a few days when stuff settles down. __________________ Jason Golden http://www.clownfishsushi.com	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $39665 Rep Power: 49
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[110 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 02-08-2012, 09:07 AM	Big-Geek
Onyx Spawn #2 (97 DPH) __________________ Jason Golden http://www.clownfishsushi.com	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $39665 Rep Power: 49
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[111 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 02-08-2012, 09:32 AM	Spawning
buddy!!!!! Amazing!!!!! Let's hope I make some good money this month so I can add a few more pairs to my setup! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[112 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 02-12-2012, 07:48 PM	Big-Geek
The Onyx Broodstock moved into their new home today and they couldn't look happier. I'm hoping to be collecting healthy spawns from them again in March. The 24 Gallon Aquapod cleaned up nicely. I managed to knock the bottom out of a flower pot that had been curing in their sump and after a week of cycling with existing rock I felt confident that the tank was ready for livestock. With the improved current and lighting in the Aquapod (14k 150w metal halide)I should be able to sustain some BTAs so I picked up two green ones with light pink tips for $15 each at my LFS. The BTAs immediately wedged themselves into the aquascaping and I hope to get some nice pics of them in a few days. The clowns took notice but are significantly larger than the BTAs for the time being. Before After __________________ Jason Golden http://www.clownfishsushi.com	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $39665 Rep Power: 49
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[113 (permalink)] Posted by LeviT 02-12-2012, 08:03 PM	2yr vet
Looks good!	Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburg CA Posts: 225 Gameroom cash: $65790 Rep Power: 9
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[114 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 02-12-2012, 11:32 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
those nems are tiny!! Or those onyx are huge not sure which!!! haha great videos __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[115 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 02-13-2012, 05:32 AM	Geektacular
Lookin great Jason!!!! I'm sure the upgrade will be great for the brood stock and babies. __________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,559 Gameroom cash: $1239410 Rep Power: 65
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[116 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 02-13-2012, 02:29 PM	Lost
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[117 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 02-13-2012, 10:00 PM	Spawning
wow you found some great buys! I bet they help your fish spawn better and more for you. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[118 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 02-24-2012, 02:44 PM	Big-Geek
Onyx Spawn #11 February 24, 2012 I'm very happy to report that after the big move the onyx broodstock have resumed spawning. They are laying a clutch right now. I don't wish to disturb them so it'll be a few hours before I can report on the health of the eggs. I'm hoping to see a healthier orange color again and not clear/white like last time. __________________ Jason Golden http://www.clownfishsushi.com	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $39665 Rep Power: 49
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[119 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 02-24-2012, 04:30 PM	Big-Geek
Looks like the change of scenery helped! Those are healthy looking eggs! __________________ Jason Golden http://www.clownfishsushi.com	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $39665 Rep Power: 49
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[120 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 02-24-2012, 08:29 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
nice and orange!! they must be liking the new digs __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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