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Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:10 Jun 2016 17:19
by opae ula related
18-20 of them? Nice! I knew they give extras but didn't know that much extra. Have fun! It's the weekend! :tongue:

You might have a hard time finding them once you put it in your tank with hiding places. Now is a good time to see them all together.

Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:10 Jun 2016 17:24
by odin
I feel sorry for the Seldom Opae ula in the tank that came with the alphas lol, it traveled all the way with them so I just poured the whole bowl of shrimp into the tank :tongue:

Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:12 Jun 2016 07:36
by opae ula related
Odin, that book I mentioned talked about Metabetaeus Lohena in great detailed. It mentioned Opae Ula's larvae are larger in size and has a bigger yolk sac then M.L.. The larvae of M.L. must feed to grow since it has a smaller yolk sac and leaves the anchialine pool to return to the ocean to complete their development which is longer than opae ula. It says attempts to raise the larvae in captivity failed. :sad2:

Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:12 Jun 2016 09:17
by odin
opae ula related wrote:Odin, that book I mentioned talked about Metabetaeus Lohena in great detailed. It mentioned Opae Ula's larvae are larger in size and has a bigger yolk sac then M.L.. The larvae of M.L. must feed to grow since it has a smaller yolk sac and leaves the anchialine pool to return to the ocean to complete their development which is longer than opae ula. It says attempts to raise the larvae in captivity failed. :sad2:

I was watching this which i believe are the people who wrote the book? im not 100% sure but, at 2:30 they discuss that the alpha's migrate to the open ocean and eat plankton and zooplankton.


Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:12 Jun 2016 15:49
by opae ula related
Yes, it is them. You are right. I now know how to pronounce it.


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Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:12 Jun 2016 17:13
by odin
opae ula related wrote:Yes, it is them. You are right. I now know how to pronounce it. Image


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:lol: I've watched it back a few times and i still cant pronounce it haha.

Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:12 Jun 2016 18:01
by opae ula related
odin wrote:
opae ula related wrote:Yes, it is them. You are right. I now know how to pronounce it. Image


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:lol: I've watched it back a few times and i still cant pronounce it haha.
Image

A larva. Credit of "Hawaiian Anchialine Pools"



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Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:12 Jun 2016 18:04
by opae ula related

Now waiting for Odin to get a M.L. video similar to this of Opae Ula. :lol:

Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:12 Jun 2016 21:47
by odin
Thats a great video, what camera are you using for close up video recording?

Re: Metabetaeus lohena (Alpha Opae ula) breeding

PostPosted:12 Jun 2016 22:05
by opae ula related
Just a Iphone 6 with Macro lens friend gave.


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