Clown fish fry!

[om84]

Guys, I woke up around 3 AM (for no reason) and went to see my tank. My tank was full of fry! I was extremely shocked because I didn't even know my clowns laid eggs. They had been EXTREMELY aggressive in the past couple weeks. I wasn't even suspecting this. This is the first time any saltwater fish spawned in my aquarium. So I was super excited and woke my wife up and made her come take a look. I got a few curse words I think.

Last night, I actually turned my sump off because I just got some sand from poidog (Eric) for my fuge. Even after washing the sand with saltwater, it made the sump a little hazy and I just didn't want to cloud up my display. I was supposed to do a water change in the morning. I'm glad I turned my sump off because otherwise all these guys would end up in the sump and become a part of the skimmate and I would never have noticed. I dont know how they survived with the MP10 blowing them everywhere.

Just because this is my first time, I am interested in rearing these guys and see how they do. I'm sure due to my lack of knowledge and unpreparedness they will all probably end up dying. So far, I have siphoned off these guys with a small airline tubing. I don't have any spare tanks available right now. I'm waiting for stores to open so I can get all the materials I need. My major issue at this time is feeding. Where do I buy rotifers from? I am going to look for cyclopeeze for now but if anyone can help me out I will be extremely thankful.

Thanks

 

[mdefo25]

Congratulation! What kind of clowns are they?

 

[derrikd]

Got pics??

 

[om84]

I made a video with my not so great cam. Will upload it later today. They are black occs. I'm hopeful but realistic lol. Let's see how these fry do.

 

[poidog81]

So I was super excited and woke my wife up and made her come take a look. I got a few curse words I think.

Hahaha, I bet! i made the mistake of waking my better half the other night too, but this was from the baby raccoon on looking at us at our window! He wasn't too happy either.

Talk to Blake (Bluespot22), he breeds and raises clowns.

When that sand settles siphon the top to pick up any detritus that would have settled on top.

 

[om84]

Here is a video I made right after noticing the fry.

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[Mr. Microscope]

LOL! I would have done the same (for the raccoon too ). On the downside, they probably won't make it cause you're not prepared. On the plus side, your clowns are likely to keep spawning. So, you'll have more opportunities to fry some fry. Good luck!

 

[om84]

lol. Oh well, this is what they have to put up with.

It does seem like a chore to raise these guys...

 

[xtlosx]

that is so neat.... Wondering if my two will ever do that Good luck!!!

 

[FiReBReTHa]

lol. Oh well, this is what they have to put up with.

It does seem like a chore to raise these guys...

yup, daily water changes with a small tube, cleaning the glass of algae daily, aerating the water with an airstone. avoid harsh lights, etc etc etc

def not for me lol

 

[om84]

yup, daily water changes with a small tube, cleaning the glass of algae daily, aerating the water with an airstone. avoid harsh lights, etc etc etc

def not for me lol

Yeh lol exactly. I tried my best in my first-time excitement and got some rotifers. After speaking to some wiser folks I decided I am not cut out for this raising fry business. A shame.

 

[spieszak]

Probably couldn't hurt to try some phtofeast and frozen bbs...(if you don't over do it) still not likely, but you can feel like you tried

 

[tiababygirl2]

I wish you was closer i have rotifers.you'll also need phyto..best way to catch them is leaving the lights off and shine flashlight,you can catch them with a turkey baster{new 1}
if you want to come over .I'm located in Marengo 60152 let me know

oh yea ..congrats !!!!

 

[MBasile]

Hey im on the southside and I have rotifers! come get some for free! pm if you want to come. Unfortunately it may already be too late and this first batch may starve, but your clowns might keep producing for you

 

[om84]

Thanks for the offers guys. I actually got some Rotifers with phytofeast in hope of running my own cultures. I might actually take you guys up on your offers. My only concern now is if the fry pass the rotifer stage where in heck am I gonna start a brine shrimp hatchery lol?

 

[Tank2379]

I have an extra 10G tank if you need it? Let me know. I only ask for a piece of Green Star Polyp for the new tank when its ready...

 

[om84]

Tank or no tank I have a piece of your own gsp! Let me know when you want it. I should be good though. Thanks for the offer.

 

[tiababygirl2]

well I would make live brine right in the sump .i would get a water bottle filled with sw {right from the tank}add some brine eggs .and place in the sump . with a air line bubbling at max. the tempis perfect in the sump. helps hatch them quicker .work like a charm .use within 24 hr after it hatches or inrich it. good luck