Clown egg question

[tooshay]

When aerating a clownfish nest, should the bubbles actually touch the eggs or just pass close by them to make a slight current?

 

[billsreef]

I like a fairly strong current with the bubbles just tickling the eggs.

 

[tooshay]

OK...thats the way I have it now. The eggs are reflecting silver so I expect them to hatch soon!! Thanks

 

[billsreef]

Good luck :thumbsup:

 

[tooshay]

OK...every egg has hatched and I have around 25 fry. The problem is that most of them are keeping their noses against the glass! The ones swimming around have silver bellies. I have them in a round glass 2 gallon container and the sides are covered with black paper. I have a small light above the tank. How do I get them to get off of the sides?

 

[billsreef]

Do you have phyto? If so add some to tint the water green, with enough tinting the larvae will come away from the sides. Yet another reason green water is a breeders best friend If not, play with the light height till they come away from the sides.

 

[tooshay]

I did tint the water pale green, but maybe I will try to make it darker. Thanks!

 

[agsansoo]

What type of clownfish are you raising ? I agree with Bill, tint the water with live phyto and dim the light. I'm using a night light above my larvae tank. Seems to be working this time.

 

[tooshay]

I had to make it quite green before they started swimming around. They are all hunting and have full silver bellies! They are onyx perculas and this is their first spawn

 

[rkelman]

Great it sounds like you are well on your way. We need PICS! Turn your camera to macro and snap away.. Turn off the flash though.

 

[tooshay]

I posted pictures in the clownfish forum. They are the best I can get right now