Derek Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Tonight when I was doing my nightly tank inspection, I found a nice surprise next to my long tentacle anemone. My Pink Skunk Clowns spawned. Here is a picture of the clutch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Wow, that is awesome! What kind of success ratio do folks have with clowns? Have you had them spawn before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Thats awesome. Do you think you can get the stuff together quick enough to raise them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Wow, that is awesome! What kind of success ratio do folks have with clowns? Have you had them spawn before? This is the first time that they have spawned. They seem to be taking very good care of the eggs. I doubt they will survive after hatching but it is cool that they have spawned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Thats awesome. Do you think you can get the stuff together quick enough to raise them? It is very cool. I am excited. I do not have another tank to raise them in unfortunately. Also, the rock that they are affixed to is a base rock that holds up the majority of the rocks on the left side of my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 From the very little that I've read into it, they should continue to spawn for a while, every couple weeks maybe? I've never looked into it, thats just what I think I remember. I would look into maybe possibly getting a small tank, and see if anyone local has rotifers to feed them. I think there was a post recently about someone who raised them in a 10gal with nothing but a bubble stone for movement, but fed them rotifers, then brine shrimp. Even if you have 10% live, you will end up with a dozen or so new clowns! I'd love it if either of my pair of clowns spawned. What makes a pair decide to spawn? How long have you had these guys? I have a pair in my 10gal for almost 3 years, and a pair in my 55gal for the 5months I've had it, but I've never seen any eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Yeah, I am definitely considering it now. I would love to raise some clownfish. I have had them about a year. I think I got them in May or June of last year. I have no idea what makes them want to spawn. I didn't put any roofies in the water or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustra2 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 If you need a tank for them I have a sump I just broke down. Would be willing to let it go for 20$ or some frags or if you want to give it back later you can just use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 All the clowns around town are getting some action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Once they start spawning it seems to be like clockwork on a 2wk schedule if you leave the tank undisturbed. Both my osc clowns and clarkii's are now spawning. For example, the osc lay eggs on wed and typically hatch on the 8th day. Then on the 15th day they'll spawn again. So far I haven't actually seen any eggs hatch but both sets of parents seem to be protective. I think once they hatch my mandarin and shrimp are getting some snacks. I bought a 12g eclipse I'm going to use to try and raise some next week when they hatch. If you can put a piece of tile/LR/something removable next to the anemone it will be much easier to remove the eggs for hatching than trying to catch them with a baster, I haven't gotten my guys to lay eggs where I want them to yet hence the not having tried it. Several of our LFS store sell rotifers, which I think is what you'll need to feed them to start. Worst case if you can catch some of the fry and can get them to me I'll be happy to try growing them out in my tank. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 All the clowns around town are getting some action! Nah...I'm convinced that at least one of mine is too dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Nah...I'm convinced that at least one of mine is too dumb. Move your tank into your bedroom to provide some inspiration for them, or, if it's already in the bedroom, move it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Move your tank into your bedroom to provide some inspiration for them, or, if it's already in the bedroom, move it out. Who said there's anything in the bedroom to inspire them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eckreef Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Move your tank into your bedroom to provide some inspiration for them, or, if it's already in the bedroom, move it out. Now that's funny....got a big laugh out of me on that one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teg Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 http://www.breedclownfish.com/step-1-getting-a-breeding-pair-of-clownfish/ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1333809 These two pages have lots of information about raising the clownfish frys. I'm also trying to raise my clownfish frys (vwmike: I can't find any LFS that has live rotifers: RCA, aquatek, etc.). I will probably end up getting some instant algae and rotifer culture from Reed Mariculture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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