Aussie Zoea 2021

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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by Renroc » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:55 am

Total loss of all zoea/mega. No idea really what happened they just didn't progress to mega and those that did failed to thrive.
This attempt is done and dusted.
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by JoeHermits » Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:07 am

I’m sorry to hear that! You have my condolences.


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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by Jlmills525 » Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:55 am

Renroc wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:55 am
 Total loss of all zoea/mega. No idea really what happened they just didn't progress to mega and those that did failed to thrive.
This attempt is done and dusted.
Oh no! so sorry! :(
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Post by myllkti » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:41 pm

I’m sorry for your loss as well! I’m sure you were an excellent crabby parent, perhaps it just wasn’t the right time. May another batch be more successful, with some beautiful hermit babies who can live long and happy lives!
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by DragonsFly » Mon Nov 15, 2021 4:54 pm

:(

Well, bless you for trying! Can't win 'em all, I guess.
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by Renroc » Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:49 pm

I will get more this season I’m sure.


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Post by myllkti » Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:24 am

Ooh I look forward to seeing you update more!
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by Renroc » Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:46 am

650 zoea into 2 jars so far. But I’ve got 3 females hanging around the salt pool tonight. Looks like I’m off again on this exciting ride


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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by Hermiecrab » Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:23 am

Wonderful! Good luck!!!
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by loveFoof » Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:00 am

Ooh yay!!
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by crabocado » Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:07 am

This seems like really important work! I hope it will be documented somewhere in detail, with records of growing conditions etc. Perhaps on a dedicated website or even better, written up and published in a journal (something on conservation biology? Crustacean biology?).
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by Jlmills525 » Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:22 am

Renroc wrote:650 zoea into 2 jars so far. But I’ve got 3 females hanging around the salt pool tonight. Looks like I’m off again on this exciting ride


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I hope it goes really well this time *fingers crossed!


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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by Renroc » Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:58 pm

crabocado wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:07 am
 This seems like really important work! I hope it will be documented somewhere in detail, with records of growing conditions etc. Perhaps on a dedicated website or even better, written up and published in a journal (something on conservation biology? Crustacean biology?).
Mary Akers and Darcey Marsden in USA have both got blogs on what they are doing. My records are in a notebook or HERE
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by Renroc » Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:29 am

Well this attempt has gone the same way as my previous one a few weeks ago. Almost total loss on day 3. The only difference between this time and previous successful attempts is that I am using Continuum Fraction as water treatment instead of Seachem PRIME. That was the main difference last time as well.
I have put the remaining "survivors" into a jar of clean water with no treatment in it at all. The salt has been made for weeks but nothing has been added. I will get some PRIME in the morning and addd it to the jar.
I've been using Fraction in the pools in the juvenile tank as well so I will clean them out and change back to PRIME.
Pretty sure the large salt pool in the adult colony hasn't had any Fraction added as it is cycled. BUT I will clean that out tomorrow as well and start the cycle all over again but will add PRIME in the mean time.

Live and learn. There will be other batches.
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Re: Aussie Zoea 2021

Post by crabocado » Sun Dec 12, 2021 4:32 am

Renroc wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:58 pm
 Mary Akers and Darcey Marsden in USA have both got blogs on what they are doing. My records are in a notebook or HERE
Cool, thanks! For others curious, here is what google found.

http://maryakers.com/inthecrabitat/

Didn't see anything by Darcey Marsden though.
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