False Clowns spawned in weird place...

[nightOwl]

So few days ago (5/1?) my clowns spawned on the underside of the rockwork right in front of a maxi-jet pump. I can not get to them where they are and normally they just eat the eggs anyway so I was not concerned. I did not see the the male out and about like normal on 5/3 so I thought the worst and started looking for him. That's when I found out they actually did not eat the eggs this time. The clutch is pretty big I counted over 75 or so. This the largest I have seen from them. So now its been a few days and I think they might keep them this time. I am starting to see eyes when I shine the light on the eggs so maybe not too many more days since I am not sure of the exact day. Is there anything I can do if they actually make it given the time frame I am facing or should I just start getting prepared for the next batch?

Thanks

 

[05TurboS2K]

probably nothing you can do for a food source in time sadly. You'd be able to make it for the next batch though if you started now.

They need rotifers. phyto eating zooplankton. I believe there is a section under FAQ in the anemones/Clownfish main section at the top. Read it. I don't think you'll have time to get things going unless someone can give you a batch that's already going but perhaps somehow you can get them to survive by having some given to you etc.

 

[nightOwl]

Well they were all gone this morning when I checked so I guess I need to get prepared for the next batch of eggs. The cool thing is the male is still cleaning the area where the eggs just were.

THanks

 

[nightOwl]

A new batch of eggs tonight. I am looking into getting some cultures of phyto and rotifers set up maybe after my vacation in June. I have heard it takes a few hours each day to once you harvest the fry. Tonight the eggs were the brightest orange I have seen so I guess they are getting better with my increased feedings :and addition vitamins .