27 clowns in the same tank 27 months~Thread of the Month

[raleej337]

All I can say is a big "WOW!"

I'll do the same when I upgraded my tank.

 

[MarinaP]

Congrats, Mona.

Your tank and clowns look great.

Are RBTAs and GBTAs clones from two single parents or did you add more after initial setup?

Attention: Folks who are new to this hobby. Do not try this at home. Mona is very experienced and raised those babies herself.

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

by far, one of my fav. threads great work.

 

[Mikigo]

Are they with the parents? Do you have several females in the mix? Incredible.

 

[reefman13]

This is amazing! I absolutely love it! Keep it up!

 

[mobert]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11273485#post11273485 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MarinaP
Congrats, Mona.
Are RBTAs and GBTAs clones from two single parents or did you add more after initial setup?

Hi Marina,
All BTA's are from one original Rose and one original Green tipped.

thanks,

 

[mobert]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11273568#post11273568 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mikigo
Are they with the parents? Do you have several females in the mix? Incredible.

No parents in the tank. All the Percs are from the same clutch. They have never been separated. Very interesting to watch group living. There is one pair that seems to hang together but they also allow the other siblings to cruise in and out of their favorite anemones. The bigger siblings tend to stay closer to the anemones while the medium sized ones spend more time in open water. The tiniest ones say close to the anemones but in the back of the tank away from the biggest ones. Everyone has their favorite sleeping spots but they do mix it up.

No rock cleaning behavior. I feel like I am Jane Goodall to these Percs.

 

[Lance M.]

Is the tank bare-bottom?

 

[mobert]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11275032#post11275032 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lance M.
Is the tank bare-bottom?

as in no sand, yes. I have that marine cutting board on top of the glass.

 

[travisurfer]

congrats, thats amazing

 

[apayne]

What is a marine cutting board? I have never heard if this.
Oh yea the best looking tank I have ever seen by far.
I LOVE IT!!!!

Aaron

 

[mobert]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11289295#post11289295 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by apayne
What is a marine cutting board? I have never heard if this.
Oh yea the best looking tank I have ever seen by far.
I LOVE IT!!!!

Aaron

Protects the glass in case of falling rocks:

http://www.cuttingboardcompany.com/custom.asp

thanks!

 

[121]

Amazing! How long did it take for your RBTA to multiply into what you have now?

 

[cbowman]

Thats crazy! i know in the wild they exist like that with a female and male and the rest remain sexless until one of the male or females die. It would be interesting to see how they decide who becomes the "mama and papa" of the tank and how they choose.

 

[bitemap]

this is amazing

 

[bleedingthought]

Very cool! 8)

 

[coryaquarium101]

Thas awesome to see that many clowns together. I am jealous.

 

[littletruong]

wow, im at a loss for words! everything looks great!! :drooling:

 

[wycombes]

I wish I could get my rose BTA to divide. The Pics are great!

 

[Aj Flip]

totm!!!!!!!