Breed Clownfish | Saltwater Fish

[sisterkk]

I recently purchased a mate for my female picasso. They seem to getting along great from the very beginning. How old do clownfish have to be before they start breeding?

Thanks!

[miamiangler]

Not sure on your question , but it took 8 years for my pair to start breeding !

[admin]

It varies. Mine took 3 years. Make them as happy as possible with food including brine. An anenome helps but not necessary. Keep any bullies out of the tank. I'd love to buy a picasso if they do spawn. Where did you get your picasso from?

--Scott

[Colby]

Typically 12-18 mos of age is the minnimum required for spawning as a female. Males can spawn as young as 5-6 mos.

However, a more influential factor than age is size. A female Ocellaris or Perc can normally start spawning at around 2.75".

HTH,

Colby