TheKleinReef Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Well if you search this forum with me as the author and the word nasuta, you'll see the Kat. Zeph corrected me about a year+ ago that it was a subulata. DD does mix up their names. So let's just called it the Katropora. and i found a similar looking coral on CC too. though a species name wasn't listed. Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm sure it's out there under many names. Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Good morrow people of the reef. Question - do long spine Cardinalfish breed in captivity? At first they would all swim together but as they got used to the tank, one pair was always seen together, then slowly another pair was formed. The remaining 2 fish are not paired up though. I took some pictures showing the belly of one fish in each of the pairs. The tummy on these are noticeably different and full compared to their partner. Here's one pair, you can see the tummy shape difference This is a closeup of the fatty in the other pair And this is a group shot of the pairs that are in a relationship. The 2 on the bottom are the ones that I suspect are pregnant. If I recall, cardinalfish are mouthbrooders. I'm excited. 5 Quote Link to comment
hypostatic Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I know that the bangaiis do 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Curator's Note One of the amazing aspects of this fish is that they have been known spawn in captivity. It is difficult to tell male from female unless the male is holding fry in its mouth. Cardinalfish are mouth brooders and for several weeks a male cardinal will not eat while it is carrying babies. Swelling in the jaw, lack of appetite are obvious signs. If you watch closely, you may even see little eyeballs staring out when he aerates the eggs with water. Most of the fry might not survive, especially if in a densely populated aquarium. 1 Quote Link to comment
markalot Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Mine have paired up and only school when the lights change. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=776659 They can spawn and are mouth brooders. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Mine have paired up and only school when the lights change. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=776659 They can spawn and are mouth brooders. I read a few pages of that thread, meticulous data recording. Quote Link to comment
tailes Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I posted a picture Kat! 1 Quote Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Kat!!! I have returned!!! (Though you probably didn't notice the absence.) I have to say that the tank looks amazing Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 where have you been? 1 Quote Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I have been really busy and haven't had really anytime to get on nano reef. I am glad to be back though Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Busy doing what? YUSONINJA 1 Quote Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Well for one I am looking for a job and that's time consuming. School has been REALLY busy now that its the end of the year. There are others but I wont waste your time. But enough about me, how have you been? 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Well for one I am looking for a job and that's time consuming. School has been REALLY busy now that its the end of the year. There are others but I wont waste your time. But enough about me, how have you been? I'm hanging in there. 1 Quote Link to comment
Hart24601 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 KAT LOOK AT WHAT PEA DROPPED I picked up the 6.5" guy they had. It's looking good, but I don't want to sidetrack anything! 3 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 I picked up the 6.5" guy they had. It's looking good, but I don't want to sidetrack anything! Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 So it's 'twin day' at my niece and nephews school. Texting with the parent of whomever they picked to be a twin to see what they have in common that they can wear to school for the day. Today was wacky hair day, my niece went in 4 pig tails and a Mississippi hair pouf. My nephew had spikey hair. Lots of hair spray. 3 Quote Link to comment
Pinner Reef Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Kat, the fry of cardinals like to hang out in long spine urchins for protection after leaving dad. Normally I'd tell you to start feeding the male extra so he doesn't get hungry, but I doubt that's an issue with you. If she is preggers I'd think she's early in the term as the ladies get quite chubby toward the end. This was prolly all covered in the thread I skipped over but maybe it will help. 1 Quote Link to comment
hypostatic Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 oh, and I think your fuge would be the perfect place for growing those fry 1 Quote Link to comment
eitallent Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good morrow people of the reef. Question - do long spine Cardinalfish breed in captivity? At first they would all swim together but as they got used to the tank, one pair was always seen together, then slowly another pair was formed. The remaining 2 fish are not paired up though. I took some pictures showing the belly of one fish in each of the pairs. The tummy on these are noticeably different and full compared to their partner. Here's one pair, you can see the tummy shape difference This is a closeup of the fatty in the other pair And this is a group shot of the pairs that are in a relationship. The 2 on the bottom are the ones that I suspect are pregnant. If I recall, cardinalfish are mouthbrooders. I'm excited. This is so exciting! Your fish look spectacularly healthy and in good color. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Well, it's official. The white flower nem is stupid. I moved it about a week ago to a spot facing the front of the tank, it had light, it had a rock to attach to and sand to bury itself into. But nooooooo, wasn't happy. Walked all over my zoas to a crevice behind the zoas and out of sight of everything. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I saw an ad for this on facebook http://www.algaebarn.com/ 2 Quote Link to comment
Acielot Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I saw an ad for this on facebook http://www.algaebarn.com/ Check your friend request your metrokat one. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 The Daily Wabbit 5 Quote Link to comment
Arkayology Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 The Daily Wabbit It looks like it is sucking fish food smoothie through a straw. 2 Quote Link to comment
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