Mating Clowns

[dawnpar]

It's pretty clear my clownfish are going through the mating rituals. She hasn't seemed any larger to me yet but they are clearly prepping an area on a live rock and protecting the area. Unfortunately it's an area that I can't see because it's on the back of a rock and I can't get behind my tank.

So my question...I had planned to purchase a peppermint shrimp or an emerald crab today. Would that be a bad decision to add someone today while the clowns are doing their thing?

Also, do clownfish go through this process and NOT get pregnant/lay eggs? I've only seen them do this one other time but no eggs.


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[fcmatt]

How large of a tank?

 

[dawnpar]

20 gallon


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[fcmatt]

What is your goal with the clowns? Because if it is just for then to get it on and lay eggs but not raise the fry... I think adding a crab or shrimp is fine.. as long as there is enough food for them to eat! Crabs often starve to death in small tanks. Shrimp... hm. Unsure.

 

[dawnpar]

What is your goal with the clowns? Because if it is just for then to get it on and lay eggs but not raise the fry... I think adding a crab or shrimp is fine.. as long as there is enough food for them to eat! Crabs often starve to death in small tanks. Shrimp... hm. Unsure.

I have no desire to have more clownfish but that being said I would give it a shot to help them survive. I did get a small breeder tank and have read up on the steps. I would just give them to my LFS if I managed to keep them alive. Im also ok with the circle of life. I think I was just more concerned about my Clownfish being overly aggressive during this time? Wondering if a new member of the tank would cause them to be really aggressive.


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