How do you transfer clownfish babies to a grow out tank?

[Lou Young]

So I have read of people using various methods, but how would you transfer babies from a 10g to a larger grow out tank? Thanks Lou

 

[Jaypilot]

I use a 1/2 gallon spesimin container. It works great for me. I just slide it really slow on the bottom of the tank until I get to the end and most of the time the babies swim in on their own. Normaly two or three scoops and I'm done.

 

[Lou Young]

Jay that sounds like a nice easy way to do it that wouldn't harm the babies. If you can, please a picture of the container or a link to where I can get on. Thanks for the information.

 

[Jaypilot]

http://www.marinedepot.com/miscellaneous_specimen_container-ap.html I was able to find this one. But I think mine is a little bigger. Works great for a lot of things and if you don't have a few by now it would make a great investment.

 

[ernieq]

I second the specimen container, especially if they under 3 months old. Once they get pass 3 months, I usually just scoop them up with a fish net.

 

[Lou Young]

Thank you for the info. I will try that method. There are just so many of them that I am afraid that I may squish some of them

 

[Jaypilot]

I only have a about 5g of water in a 10g tank. So the container isn't totally under water. Just rotate the container back before you hit the end and you shouldn't smash any of them

 

[reefstew]

Use your hand to wave them in it. Sometimes when they ball up in the corners I syphon them into a collection cup. I never use nets.

 

[Trek Rider]

How old are the juves when you transfer them? I have 15 day old ocellaris that have gone through meta. I find myself in a space squeeze with a clarkii hatch due tomorrow. Would they be ok in a grow out system with low flow to their tank? I usually wait until they are 3-4 week old. Thanks

 

[rgfast]

I move mine between day 16 and 18 so I'd say you should be fine