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pagojoe · 02/08/2010, 07:14 PM

Here's an interesting thread for you guys:

http://www.reefland.com/forum/reef-a...ompatible.html

The planktonic stage length may vary with the temperature, but all the species that I can find info on show a length of several weeks to a couple of months. I found a hint that there may be a related species or two with a shorter planktonic period, but I couldn't access the articles. I'll see if I can find some specific info for you guys.

As an example, Nassarius pauperatus is known to have a planktonic stage of at least 21 days at 26 degrees C.

Cheers,

Don

02/08/2010, 07:14 PM	#9
pagojoe Team RC Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 2,761	Here's an interesting thread for you guys: http://www.reefland.com/forum/reef-a...ompatible.html The planktonic stage length may vary with the temperature, but all the species that I can find info on show a length of several weeks to a couple of months. I found a hint that there may be a related species or two with a shorter planktonic period, but I couldn't access the articles. I'll see if I can find some specific info for you guys. As an example, Nassarius pauperatus is known to have a planktonic stage of at least 21 days at 26 degrees C. Cheers, Don