Day4: I’m hooked.... everything is running smooth. The quantity of fry remaining is around the same number as day 1 with one known casualty. The fry are larger than day one and resemble tiny shrimp. They are more cognizant & have more control over movement, obviously hunting rotifers. Introducing TDO into the diet. Next milestone will be metamorphosis (expecting it to be day 9) so far so good. Really curious to see how many are in there.
Using reedmariculture (aka reefnutrition) products & process.
Helpful site (references reef nutrition TDO)
https://www.ocellarisclownfish.com/raising-clownfish/
Process notes:
1. Lighting- 24hr a day. iPhone flashlight (24” above) appears to be the right amount. (Off when ambient light fits bill) enough light to keep them hunting but not too much- too bright keeps them fixated towards the light and they stop eating. Intend to switch to ambient lighting after day 5.
2. Daily siphon just the bottom of the tank delicately (x-sm siphon tube). check waste water for rogues- cup them to put back. Use rotifer rich waste water in DT. Corals love it! Drip replace saltwater 3drops per second. Try to siphon out less than 10%
3. Keep the fry tank green using same density logic as rotifer culture but using omega green. It is a higher concentration than rgcomplete so add .5ml at a time mixed with tank water. Important: mix the phyto with small amount of tank water before adding. (2x daily has been the sweet spot for consistency)
4. Monitor rotifer density and add more as needed. Even if rotifers density is fine add 2x daily at minimum to keep things fresh (3qt rotifer water sieved). Rotifers appear to be multiplying in the fry tank, they are loving that green water.