Breed Clownfish | Saltwater Fish

by **Michael** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:57 pm

Just an update--

The pair DID spawn yesterday. I anticipate Batch 10 eggs to hatch on Valentines Day/Night

Michael

by **Kathy** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:57 pm

Thank you Michael......I'm waiting patiently... (wow...she is really full !!)

by **Michael** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:01 pm

To all---

I wanted to let everyone in the forum know I have officially "thrown in the towel" on raising clownfish.

The main reason is: I wanted to take on the challenge and see if I could sucessfully raise fry to fish. I did!!!

Batch 6- Two Percularis clownfish survived

Batch 8- Two Percularis Clownfish survived

Batch 10- I currently have 7 Clownfish in the fry tank that hatched on Valentines Day and are eating newly hatched brine. The other 4 are in my 20Gallon growout tank.

The other reason is: IT'S HARD!!! :lol:

I commend all of you that dedicate your time to raise these little buggers to full size!!!
I also want to thank Scott and others whom offered valuable tips and advice on how to do this as well. THANK YOU!

Michael

by **warren1** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:59 pm

sorry to hear the bad news

by **richard** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:51 pm

Hi Michael,

it is you decision but I will give you my humble opinion. In y case, raising saltwater fish is a passion and raising a batch of 40 or more clownfish is a challenge and is very rewarding when you succeed. There is no real tricks other than providing them live food (rotifers and brine shrimps) and do water changes on a steady basis. Yes it is time consuming but winter season is the best period since we spend more time at home, I will slow down the process starting May and get back into it in October.

it was interesting sharing info with you

Richard

by **Michael** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:43 pm

Yes, I have to admit that it is hard to let the eggs hatch in my 90 gallon main tank. Currently, there are another batch of eggs hanging (Batch 12).

Here are a few photos of my Percularis clowns that I raised.

Maybe I will start up again..... 8-)

Michael

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by **NicKyV2011** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:06 pm

nice pix and congrats on your fry!

by **admin** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:56 am

Hope you do start up again Michael. Thanks for the pictures.

by **Michael** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:39 pm

Hello All!

I wanted to update the Forum on the status of my Breeding Pair. A few months ago, My female True Percula laid more eggs than I had ever seen. The strange thing is, after about three days, the eggs vanished and they have not spawned since. I did have a Valentini Puffer that eventually died and a Powder Blue Tang that is very healthy but seemed to "torment" my pair.

My question is, is there a specific spawning season? Perhaps in the Fall and Winter?

I have attached some pics from my other "Percularis" Clownfish I raised. They are all doing well.

Michael