Amphiprion Percula Home Breeding

8 weeks old today. Several of them already have black color on their pelvic fins...right side and left side of picture
 
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Watching these guys grow and how beautiful they are makes me want to breed more clowns. My holiday schedule is prohibitive due to traveling. Hopefully after new year I can raise a few more clutches.
 
It because of well documented post like this thread that I am going to give breeding a go. I know it won't be easy but after reading things like this it gives me hope that I too might be able to enjoy raising a few too.
 
JonezNReef said:
It because of well documented post like this thread that I am going to give breeding a go. I know it won't be easy but after reading things like this it gives me hope that I too might be able to enjoy raising a few too.
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Thank you. I'm happy to share my experience. It's been a challenge but rewarding.
 
Saw this pair of Picasso clowns today on DD. I seriously considered getting them for breeding until I saw an ultra pinched head on the male.
 
Unfortunately, the quality of Bali Aquarich clowns has come way down since they first appeared on the market.

If all goes well with my latest clutch, and if you want them, I'll send you a pair of my BA P1 helmet Picasso x Rod's Onyx babies (for freeeeee!):

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D-Nak said:
Unfortunately, the quality of Bali Aquarich clowns has come way down since they first appeared on the market.

If all goes well with my latest clutch, and if you want them, I'll send you a pair of my BA P1 helmet Picasso x Rod's Onyx babies (for freeeeee!):

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Thanks for the offer :-) Those are absolutely gorgeous babies. Looks like I might have to make room for two of them when they are ready :-)
I can return the favor and send you a pair of my babies for free as well :-)
 
My pair hasn't laid eggs in the last 7-10 days because I went back to LED (Radion) from T5. Photo period has been about an hour longer until I just matched it to previous light schedule tonight. On top of the lighting change I also moved around some rocks, placed the anemone to DT then removed it to QT for treatment. All of these changes must have thrown the breeding pair off but I expect them to resume laying eggs in the next several weeks.
 
The anemone has done absolutely terrific in QT so far. It's been 5 days. 2 more days to go.
The issue is the breeding pair has been cleaning the flower pot and is getting ready to lay eggs. Putting the anemone in the tank will once again disrupt their breeding cycle. However, the clowns seem to always bounce back quickly in their new environment.
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I've been incorporating some frozen food in their diet. The juveniles started out with oyster eggs which they very much enjoyed. For the last two days or so I've been feeding the baby clowns mini mysis shrimp. They like it a lot.
 
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