Clowns cycle

Hecsanch · 12/26/2016, 02:33 PM

So my clown fish laid eggs for the first time about 2 weeks ago so what I'd like to know is how often will this be happening and for how long or is this just random I'm wanting to try and raise them but was gonna wait for a few time to give it a try any help would be apriciated thanks

ericarenee · 12/26/2016, 03:00 PM

Mine spawn every 13 to 15 days like clock work have been doing so for a few years. never tried to raise the fry but we recently moved the clowns to a smaller tank where it would be possible to maybe do so...

Hecsanch · 12/26/2016, 03:07 PM

Wow that often and do you remove the eggs or just leave them be

ericarenee · 12/26/2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hecsanch

Wow that often and do you remove the eggs or just leave them be

i have read the best way to do this is first get the clowns in a tank with either say a ceramic pot or have a couple rocks very similar for them to lay eggs on or in.. once they lay the eggs and its close to hatching time. Day before is best. Remove the rock with eggs on it with a Container NEVER EXPOSING IT TO AIR.. PLACE another pot or rock at the same spot and same location and they will start there cleaning spawning ritual again on the rock. Consistency is what keeps them spawning .

You then need to put the rock with eggs on it into a nursery tank with sponge filters or sponge on any pumps to protect the fry from impellers. Feed them rotifers and then brine / mysys shrimp as they mature..You need to keep a eye on ammonia in the nursery tank of course

This is from my READING i have never tried ....But have done so on tropical fish long ago ..

Sk8r · 12/26/2016, 04:53 PM

I gave up after being bitten by my Clarkiis for the umpteeth time and handed them over to an lfs owner breeding them. He later showed me a very large Brute-type bin filled with, I swear, hundreds of the little things. Mama and papa were likely the parents of half the clownfish in Oklahoma.

IvanTheTerrible · 12/26/2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hecsanch

So my clown fish laid eggs for the first time about 2 weeks ago so what I'd like to know is how often will this be happening and for how long or is this just random I'm wanting to try and raise them but was gonna wait for a few time to give it a try any help would be apriciated thanks

You should read through the fish breeding section of the forum. There is a lot of good info there.

- Ivan

davocean · 12/26/2016, 05:45 PM

Yep, about every two weeks as mentioned.
The first few batch's are usually not the healthiest so most breeders let those go, and it does take a bit of effort to raise them, so many just let those eggs become free fish food that is very nutritious.
Joyce Wilkersons book is a great read if you wish to try raising fry

Denbf58 · 12/27/2016, 07:18 AM

I have my breeding pair in a 29g reef when they lay eggs i watch the eggs as they change color from orange to grey ish brown to silver on the night i feel that they are going to hatch I set up my dyi fry snager cover tank at light out and peak in every so often when i catch the fry transfer to 10g with green water and rotifers

ericarenee · 12/27/2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Denbf58

I have my breeding pair in a 29g reef when they lay eggs i watch the eggs as they change color from orange to grey ish brown to silver on the night i feel that they are going to hatch I set up my dyi fry snager cover tank at light out and peak in every so often when i catch the fry transfer to 10g with green water and rotifers

Do you have a image of yhis FRY SNAG-ER I am curious
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Hecsanch · 12/27/2016, 09:18 AM

It's funny you mention being bitten i can't even put my hands in the tank anymore without being attack and not for noting it hurts I've had blood drawn on several times so I've been trying to use glove now but ya she's got crazy aggressive towards me it's like she watches me when I walk past the tank almost daring me to put my hand in there and this happens when I'm at the other end of the tank no where near her

ericarenee · 12/27/2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hecsanch

It's funny you mention being bitten i can't even put my hands in the tank anymore without being attack and not for noting it hurts I've had blood drawn on several times so I've been trying to use glove now but ya she's got crazy aggressive towards me it's like she watches me when I walk past the tank almost daring me to put my hand in there and this happens when I'm at the other end of the tank no where near her

Yes they are Terrorist.... They look cute,sweet and Innocent but in reality they are Evil vicious and out for Blood

Denbf58 · 12/28/2016, 09:35 AM

here is a link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...GAM8EhwsXxAxRA i made mine out of pvc pipe and soda bottle i will see if i have any pics of it

Denbf58 · 12/28/2016, 09:49 AM

https://www.dropbox.com/s/84tdh9cakx...43.05.jpg?dl=0
I use a small led lamp by the opening to attract the larvae

ericarenee · 12/28/2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Denbf58

https://www.dropbox.com/s/84tdh9cakx...43.05.jpg?dl=0
I use a small led lamp by the opening to attract the larvae

Thank you.

I am going to make the acrylic one ..

12/26/2016, 02:33 PM	#1
Hecsanch Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 21	Clowns cycle So my clown fish laid eggs for the first time about 2 weeks ago so what I'd like to know is how often will this be happening and for how long or is this just random I'm wanting to try and raise them but was gonna wait for a few time to give it a try any help would be apriciated thanks

12/26/2016, 03:00 PM	#2
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	Mine spawn every 13 to 15 days like clock work have been doing so for a few years. never tried to raise the fry but we recently moved the clowns to a smaller tank where it would be possible to maybe do so... __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

12/26/2016, 04:53 PM	#5
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I gave up after being bitten by my Clarkiis for the umpteeth time and handed them over to an lfs owner breeding them. He later showed me a very large Brute-type bin filled with, I swear, hundreds of the little things. Mama and papa were likely the parents of half the clownfish in Oklahoma. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

12/26/2016, 05:45 PM	#7
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Yep, about every two weeks as mentioned. The first few batch's are usually not the healthiest so most breeders let those go, and it does take a bit of effort to raise them, so many just let those eggs become free fish food that is very nutritious. Joyce Wilkersons book is a great read if you wish to try raising fry __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

12/27/2016, 07:18 AM	#8
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	I have my breeding pair in a 29g reef when they lay eggs i watch the eggs as they change color from orange to grey ish brown to silver on the night i feel that they are going to hatch I set up my dyi fry snager cover tank at light out and peak in every so often when i catch the fry transfer to 10g with green water and rotifers __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

12/26/2016, 03:07 PM	#3
Hecsanch Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 21	Wow that often and do you remove the eggs or just leave them be

12/27/2016, 09:18 AM	#10
Hecsanch Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 21	It's funny you mention being bitten i can't even put my hands in the tank anymore without being attack and not for noting it hurts I've had blood drawn on several times so I've been trying to use glove now but ya she's got crazy aggressive towards me it's like she watches me when I walk past the tank almost daring me to put my hand in there and this happens when I'm at the other end of the tank no where near her

12/28/2016, 09:35 AM	#12
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	here is a link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...GAM8EhwsXxAxRA i made mine out of pvc pipe and soda bottle i will see if i have any pics of it __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

12/28/2016, 09:49 AM	#13
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	https://www.dropbox.com/s/84tdh9cakx...43.05.jpg?dl=0 I use a small led lamp by the opening to attract the larvae __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater