Reproductive behavior and larval development of the striped blenny Meiacanthus grammis tes

Abstract

This study aims to describe aspects of reproductive behavior and larval development for the striped blenny. Meiacanthus grammisies. Altogether 8 broodstock fish (8.5 cm to 10 cm) were maintained in two 400 1 tanks. The first spawning occurred 45 days in one tank and 65 days in another tank after fish acquisition. Egg clutches were only found attached to inside walls of the 50 mm capped PVC pipes with a single 25 mm reduce entry hole while the male took full responsibility for egg care. The fish spawned routinely every 8-10 days in both tanks throughout experimental period.