Saw something new in my tank

melev · 07/17/2007, 02:01 AM

Well, not exactly new, but different. One of my anemones was stretched out to where I could see its base elongated. Usually that isn't the case, as the other BTAs nearby tend to hide it with all of their tentacles.

The reason it was so visible was because the clowns were busy laying eggs that day. So I took a few pictures because clowns laying their clutch of eggs deserve some credit for their efforts.

This is the appendage the eggs come from on the female clownfish.

As she lays the eggs, the male fertilizes them. My True Percula is almost 10 years old, and has been laying eggs every two weeks for the past 3 years. One day I'm going to have to figure out a way to collect her eggs so I can try to raise her babies.

OmarD · 07/17/2007, 02:16 AM

Hi Marc

Check out the "elongated" base in my home tank video...

Omar's Reef

This anemone is turning into a true monster (I call it "Audry II" as in "...feed me Seymore...uh Omar"

melev · 07/17/2007, 02:23 AM

Hey, I've seen that video before! I remember when you posted it in the Reef Home Videos thread.

Damsel13 · 07/17/2007, 05:21 AM

kewl way cool!

chemesgh · 07/17/2007, 06:39 AM

That's awesome!

I like the way your cleaner shrimp is spying on them!

melev · 07/17/2007, 11:57 AM

I agree, it does look like that. That shrimp loves to hang out in that area and the clowns don't mind.

07/17/2007, 02:01 AM	#1
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Saw something new in my tank Well, not exactly new, but different. One of my anemones was stretched out to where I could see its base elongated. Usually that isn't the case, as the other BTAs nearby tend to hide it with all of their tentacles. The reason it was so visible was because the clowns were busy laying eggs that day. So I took a few pictures because clowns laying their clutch of eggs deserve some credit for their efforts. This is the appendage the eggs come from on the female clownfish. As she lays the eggs, the male fertilizes them. My True Percula is almost 10 years old, and has been laying eggs every two weeks for the past 3 years. One day I'm going to have to figure out a way to collect her eggs so I can try to raise her babies.

07/17/2007, 02:16 AM	#2
OmarD Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 179	Hi Marc Check out the "elongated" base in my home tank video... Omar's Reef This anemone is turning into a true monster (I call it "Audry II" as in "...feed me Seymore...uh Omar" __________________ AG "125" AquaC EV 180, "SCWD", 80 lbs lr, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (XM HQI 10000k bulb) Current Tank Info: AG "125" AquaC EV 180, "SCWD", 80 lbs lr, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (XM HQI 10000k bulb

07/17/2007, 05:21 AM	#4
Damsel13 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Costa Mesa, Ca Posts: 48	kewl way cool! __________________ Deb Current Tank Info: 55 gal. live rock and a few fish

07/17/2007, 06:39 AM	#5
chemesgh Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 179	That's awesome! I like the way your cleaner shrimp is spying on them! __________________ It's a hobby, relax and enjoy it!! Current Tank Info: 100 gallon is...down for now! But I couldn't completely give it up..... 20 Gal cube up and running - Odyssea 24" - 1 x 250W 15K HQI, 2x 65W PC Actinic, Seio M620, AquaC Remora Pro

07/17/2007, 02:23 AM	#3
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Hey, I've seen that video before! I remember when you posted it in the Reef Home Videos thread.

07/17/2007, 11:57 AM	#6
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I agree, it does look like that. That shrimp loves to hang out in that area and the clowns don't mind.