In-tank Reproduction

KevChem · 03/27/2008, 10:25 AM

So, coming from the FW side, I'm curious what can/does (usually) reproduce in a reef tank. I'm referring to macro organisms (not bacteria or algae). Here is what I think goes on the list so far. Please add or subtract:

1. Corals (of course - by growth/fragging, but not sexual)
2. Copepods/amphipods
3. Some snails? (not sure on this one - if so, what varieties?)
4. A few varieties of fish (clownfish, others?)
5. Bristleworms
6. Brittlestars?
7. Tubeworms?

Not sure on the last two.

Kevin

bertoni · 03/27/2008, 08:25 PM

1. Sometimes, corals might be reproducing sexually in our tanks.

2. Most seem to reproduce.

3. Some snails. Stomatella, some columbellids, and Trochus, in my experience.

4. Not very likely, although some can be bred with some work.

5. Yes, many can, asexually or perhaps sexually.

6. Not to my knowledge.

7. Some tubeworms can reproduce asexually by dividing, given enough food.

R.W. · 03/27/2008, 08:29 PM

Anemones can reproduce aswell. They usually clone but there are a few rare cases where they release eggs or spores and bunch of new ones appear.

Sthome25 · 03/27/2008, 09:24 PM

ive heard of clownfish being reproduced, and there is one other but it has slipped my mind

Robin764 · 03/27/2008, 09:33 PM

I've seen pics of successful Banghai (sp?) cardinals babies being reared, seahorses, and some variety of shrimp. I'm very interested in setting up some breeding programs myself here in the near future. Maybe we should start a thread for breeding successes....lol

Sthome25 · 03/27/2008, 09:36 PM

that would be a good idea, it would be great if breeding could be done comercially, that way the nateral reefs could get a break from being blasted and poisoned

03/27/2008, 10:25 AM	#1
KevChem Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oshkosh Posts: 175	In-tank Reproduction So, coming from the FW side, I'm curious what can/does (usually) reproduce in a reef tank. I'm referring to macro organisms (not bacteria or algae). Here is what I think goes on the list so far. Please add or subtract: 1. Corals (of course - by growth/fragging, but not sexual) 2. Copepods/amphipods 3. Some snails? (not sure on this one - if so, what varieties?) 4. A few varieties of fish (clownfish, others?) 5. Bristleworms 6. Brittlestars? 7. Tubeworms? Not sure on the last two. Kevin

03/27/2008, 08:25 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	1. Sometimes, corals might be reproducing sexually in our tanks. 2. Most seem to reproduce. 3. Some snails. Stomatella, some columbellids, and Trochus, in my experience. 4. Not very likely, although some can be bred with some work. 5. Yes, many can, asexually or perhaps sexually. 6. Not to my knowledge. 7. Some tubeworms can reproduce asexually by dividing, given enough food. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/27/2008, 08:29 PM	#3
R.W. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 890	Anemones can reproduce aswell. They usually clone but there are a few rare cases where they release eggs or spores and bunch of new ones appear. __________________ 180g FOWLR "Sun bathing on the floor next to your tank is not, in any way equivalent to spending time outdoors."

03/27/2008, 09:24 PM	#4
Sthome25 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 36	ive heard of clownfish being reproduced, and there is one other but it has slipped my mind

03/27/2008, 09:33 PM	#5
Robin764 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 196	I've seen pics of successful Banghai (sp?) cardinals babies being reared, seahorses, and some variety of shrimp. I'm very interested in setting up some breeding programs myself here in the near future. Maybe we should start a thread for breeding successes....lol

03/27/2008, 09:36 PM	#6
Sthome25 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 36	that would be a good idea, it would be great if breeding could be done comercially, that way the nateral reefs could get a break from being blasted and poisoned