Clay pot

[shane reef]

Any special thing I need to do to pot before I pit it in the tank?

 

[michael.lemke]

Rinse off w ro, you should be good.

 

[shane reef]

Thanks

 

[ClownfishSushi]

I also like to knock the bottom out. The fish seem a little happier when they have a backdoor and it allows for better water circulation around the nest.

 

[bigbear4x43]

what size clay pots are people using

 

[Reeferz412]

I had two or three in my angelfish tank. They loved laying eggs on it

 

[Luis A M]

what size clay pots are people using

I use 13 cm diam.

 

[JustinGr]

13cm = 5" for us that are behind the rest of the world.

I like the 6" and the hole in the bottom is large enough for the male to swim in and out of and the female can stick her head out of it.

 

[mwilliams62]

How do you break out the bottom so that they don't get cut on it as they swim through it?

 

[tankgeeks]

I think the most ideal size for the clay pot would depend on the size and species of clownfish you are trying to breed... For instance my perculas consistently lay in a 4" pot, but if you had a larger species of clownfish, like maroons, then a 6" would def. be the way to go.

 

[Luis A M]

I think the most ideal size for the clay pot would depend on the size and species of clownfish you are trying to breed... For instance my perculas consistently lay in a 4" pot, but if you had a larger species of clownfish, like maroons, then a 6" would def. be the way to go.

Certainly,but if you keep many pairs of different species,it helps to use one size for all.

 

[woodnaquanut]

How do you break out the bottom so that they don't get cut on it as they swim through it?

Clay pots are soft. You can cut them with a hacksaw. Sand any rough spots after cutting.

 

[mwilliams62]

Clay pot

Clay pots are soft. You can cut them with a hacksaw. Sand any rough spots after cutting.

any sanding paper or is there a special one for the clay pots that you use for sanding them?

 

[woodnaquanut]

any sanding paper or is there a special one for the clay pots that you use for sanding them?

This is real low tech. You don't need special sand paper, although the $10/sheet stuff from Ecotech works great (J/K!!). You could even grind it down on any concrete surface like your sidewalk. Fingernail file would work, too. Remember clay pots are soft and easy to work with. No need to make this a 'project'.

Probably one of the least expensive things you'll ever use in reef keeping!

 

[mwilliams62]

Thanks... I don't work with clay pots expect for my plants.

 

[JustinGr]

I would buy a 80 grit drum sander bit and stick it in a drill and soften the edges.

Here is what they look like and can be purchased at any big box stores

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?...campaign=PLA&gclid=COqVjrmq4bYCFSJlMgod5hoATA

 

[JustinGr]

Another thing all together is the leanto made from 6" tiles. I use the same green Coral frag putty to adhear them and you are good to go.

 

[bigbear4x43]

thanks other question anyone ever tried to move eggs from clown fish 20 minutes away if so what did you do to keep them alive

 

[mwilliams62]

Clay pot

thanks other question anyone ever tried to move eggs from clown fish 20 minutes away if so what did you do to keep them alive

20 minutes away from hatch time or 20 minutes after they lay the eggs?

 

[ClownfishSushi]

20 minutes away from hatch time or 20 minutes after they lay the eggs?

I assume he is referring to driving distance. The smart people around here will tell you that transporting eggs is doable. You don't even need to keep the eggs submerged while in transit. We discussed this last year but I was on the wrong side of the argument.