In this assignment we were tsked with researching an invertebrate species. we were tasked with finding the life cycle of the species, the water parameters, along with how we would go about growing the species. We had picked corals as they are a very important part of the ocean. With them not only providing a place where massive amounts of animals live, they are a large importance to humans. They provide protection for the shoreline along with economic resources for recreation along with medical studies.
Life Cycle
Life expectancy: long ass time
Spawning: in water during fall (Oct – dec) depending on water temp, moon cycle
Grow 0.4in per year
Water Quality:
Temperature 76 to 82°F (24.5 to 27.8°C)
Carbonate Hardness (KH/alkalinity) Above 120 ppm (8°dKH)
Calcium 400 – 500 ppm (mg/L)
Magnesium 1,250 – 1,450 ppm (mg/L)
Ammonia 0 ppm (mg/L)
Nitrite 0 ppm (mg/L)
Nitrate Below 40 ppm (mg/L)
System:
Basic Saltwater system
Feed
diced small fish, thawed frozen plankton, phytoplankton, krill, pieces of shrimp, squid, or clams
Global market:
Typical trade for hobby aquariums, public zoos and aquariums, estimate $5.12 billion growth of 9.4% from 2023, trade worldwide
Grown in oceania for ocean based, landbased is north america and europe
