Clownfish Babies

[soccer 24]

Hello all,

My oscellaris clowns had babies in my 75 gal. reef for the first time today. I did some research and it sounds like they need rotifers for the first four days. Is this true, and where can I get enough before they hatch? Do i have to start a culture and do i have time?

thanks in advance

Aaron

 

[Scott-CapeCoral]

Ask the wonderful people at swfmas.com

 

[john68camaro]

You do still have time, But try to resist the reaction to rush. Rushing leads to mistakes and wasted materialsas the first batch will most likly be a failure. With that said, you do still have time to get a culture going. I would look up reed mariculture. They can get you a culture that you will be able to have split into 2 5 gallon buckets by the time they hatch in 8 days or so.


I would also take a look at some of the threads on RC in the breeding section, lots to learn. Specifically FB and rkelman to name a few. You can also get a book called clownfishes that is very informative.

They will need rotifers for the first week or more depending on growth. I like a dry larve weaning diet from reed mariculture called otohime A from day 7ish on.

Good luck!!

 

[soccer 24]

thanks for the advice, so far i think the clowns or my cherub angel have eaten about half of them. i would like to save the rest, but i may just have to wait for the next batch.