in the ocean yes ,in your tank no . simply wont happen . its a great thought thoughit would never happen due to i myriad of things so get on to your next dream asap ! sorry........~`;
Honestly, I'm a firm believer that any fish kept in heterosexual pairs, comfortable in their surroundings, and fed enough so they have extra energy left over for gamete production will at least try to spawn. Your job is to try to figure out how to accomplish those three things. Some species are really hard on their partners such that 1 and 2 are difficult. Some species are finicky eaters such that 3 is difficult. Some species need deep water columns such that getting a large enough spawning rise so the eggs will be successfully fertilized is the tough part. But, figuring all of that out _is_ the challenge.
So, don't give up on the dream. That's the only way that aquaculture moves forward.
Heck, I just noticed that you are in Hawaii. Dig a big saltwater pond into your backyard. Your fish will never know the difference....
Just because it hasn't been done, doesn't mean it can't be done Being in Hawaii, and being in the trade gives you an advantage, Get one of the local collectors (one you trust) to collect mated pair for you. Make them comfy and feed them very well, nature should take it's course in time The lions should be relatively easy, they've been known to breed in tanks.
Hey Matt Pedersen has successfully spawned and raised orange spotted filefish for the first time, also Matt Wittenrich has bred mandarins! Pickup CORAL magazine and read away, they have done some amazing work!!! anything is possible in this hobby.
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