Fisher15 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I am breeding marine fish and wondered who else in the area was doing the same. I can always use help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I know there are lurkers out there:) Welcome aboard, this club could use way more fishheads...You should share some experience, like..what are you raising? What is your setup like? The geeks around here love the details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher15 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Fish breeding is a sometimes boring hobby. It can take years to get a breeding pair. I am not into designer fish so my breeders are all natural species. I have a pair of ocellaris, yellow striped maroons, black saddlebacks, skunks, clarkies, and a pair of black ocellaris. I also have a pair of blue striped neon gobies and a pair of yellow striped gobies. Right now the blue gobies and the ocellaris are laying eggs. I am not very experienced and have only raise one hatch so far. I like DYI and I built my larval system based on commercial marine systems. I purchased access to a marine research study on best methods that I am trying to emulate. The larval system is a BRT (Black round tub) connected to a 55 gal. sump with skimmer. The outside of the tub is wrapped in two heating pads and insulation to give precise and constant temperature. It has a center riser and also a bubble ring around the riser. This causes the BRT to act like a Kreisal tank and keeps the larva off of the sides or bottom. It looks a lot like a Mercury capsule prior to launch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Killer man, we need more captive raised fish of all kinds. I know Colby, who is a member, breeds clown fish, seahorses, and propagates anemones. But he is rarely on here as he is busy dealing with a marine science program over in Newport, maybe he will see this. John "Jmanrow" was breeding some Bangais not too long ago so hopefully he will chime in too. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I started breeding back in 02' and have bred several species since then. What are you breeding and what type of advice are you looking for? For me the success really came with nutrition and then next temperature. Every species is a bit different though, can't really help you out to much until we know what your working with. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I know there are lurkers out there:) Welcome aboard, this club could use way more fishheads...You should share some experience, like..what are you raising? What is your setup like? The geeks around here love the details. I'm offended you think I'm a geek. I must now call for your removal. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher15 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 I started breeding back in 02' and have bred several species since then. What are you breeding and what type of advice are you looking for? For me the success really came with nutrition and then next temperature. Every species is a bit different though, can't really help you out to much until we know what your working with. Cheers! I posted the fish pairs I have. I am not looking for specific advice but would like to know others that have experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 It's cool to have another local breeder, thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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