Maroon Clowns 3

[hrdneglcry]

Hi. My pair of Maroon Clowns have been together for approximately two months. Recently they were put into their own tank alone, with a few blue legged clean up crabs.
My male (or the little one) was facing the front of the tank a few days ago, and was near 1 inch to the glass. He was hovering right over the crushed coral, and he was swimming in place, which looked like he was trying to clea/cleanr the gravel.
The two of them have been dancing a lot more since I tanked them alone together. Their behavior is of equal interest (or more so) than that of when African Cichlids spawn.
Anyway, a few of you reading this might have participated in my two other Maroon Clownfish posts, so please jump back in here, and say so.
The Clowns do not fight, so that is the best news by far.
If they spawn, how long am I going to have to get some Rotifiers shipped to me? Will I need them overnighted, Priority mail, or second day air?
Do you other breeders leave the eggs in the tank, or do you put them in a small, fry tank (before they hatch). I am addressing breeder owners of all Clownfish, and not just Maroons. Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[TOURKID]

the best thing you can do is buy joyce wilkersons book 'clownfishes' It has every bit of info on breeding clowns you could imagine

 

[dantodd]

Clowns typically pick up a regular schedule once they start spawning. The first couple nests are often relatively weak so I wouldn't expect too many to survive, I think most recommend not bothering with the first couple hatches.

You will need to grow out your rots a week or so to build up a good culture. You eggs will hatch about 7-12 days after they are laid depending upon the water temp.

Also, as Maggie suggested get Wilkerson's book, it is the best intro to the topic.