Tahoe Reefer
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Very nice looking clowns!
Onyx Clownfish Breeding Project
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how big are they at 111 DPH?
ClownfishSushi
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I'd say the average size is 3/4" but the larger ones are just over 1" now.
ClownfishSushi
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Onyx Spawn #11
February 24, 2012
I'm very happy to report that after the big move the onyx broodstock have resumed spawning. They are laying a clutch right now.
I don't wish to disturb them so it'll be a few hours before I can report on the health of the eggs. I'm hoping to see a healthier orange color again and not clear/white like last time.
February 24, 2012
I'm very happy to report that after the big move the onyx broodstock have resumed spawning. They are laying a clutch right now.
I don't wish to disturb them so it'll be a few hours before I can report on the health of the eggs. I'm hoping to see a healthier orange color again and not clear/white like last time.
ClownfishSushi
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Looks like the change of scenery helped! Those are healthy looking eggs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB-spyhkUFQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB-spyhkUFQ
ClownfishSushi
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ClownfishSushi
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Onyx Spawn #12 (March 9, 2012)
What a FANTASTIC looking clutch!
Spawn #11 hatched on Saturday and is now 6 Days Post Hatch. The already appear to be undergoing meta and I've had very minimal losses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO8yhhGQjrs
What a FANTASTIC looking clutch!
Spawn #11 hatched on Saturday and is now 6 Days Post Hatch. The already appear to be undergoing meta and I've had very minimal losses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO8yhhGQjrs
ClownfishSushi
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It's been a month since I purchased those two tiny BTA's and I thought I'd update on their progress. They got big.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHbvTeA15f8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHbvTeA15f8
Clownfishfan
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Awesome !
Reef*freak
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I want a pair Great looking fish
ClownfishSushi
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Thanks guys! My first batch turns 5 months in a few days. Very happy with their progress!
ClownfishSushi
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I have neglected this thread. Sorry about that! :wavehand:
The clutch that hatched back on November 4, 2011 looks great. I'll let the pictures and video do the talking...
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Those are the same juveniles that were in my post back in Feb. That is just one of several pairs that I put together that are quickly approaching adulthood themselves.
I collected three additional clutches on March 10, 17 and 30. All of those juveniles have hit the 6 month mark but look significantly better than the previous 6 month old clowns.
I started supplementing all feedings with a frozen cyclopseeze and it brings out a noticeable amount of red in the fish. This color enhancement seems to impact the juveniles much more than the adults. I'll have to take some pictures tomorrow to show you what I mean.
Thanks for digging this up! I'll keep on it!
DarthNater
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thats awsome! how many pair are you planning on breeding?
ClownfishSushi
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I currently have two breeding pairs. Picassos and Onyx. That's enough for me right now but I have a local friend who has a spawning pair of really nice looking Saddlebacks. Not a lot of breeders have had success with Saddlebacks so I might have to raise a clutch or two.
Jovreefer
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Could you tell me what kind of cyclopeeze you are feeding your young?
I just got back into the hobby after a 3 year break and the frozen cyclopeeze I've found is all a very dull orange color. 3 years ago the stuff was almost blood red and came in what looked like big popcycle packages.
I just got back into the hobby after a 3 year break and the frozen cyclopeeze I've found is all a very dull orange color. 3 years ago the stuff was almost blood red and came in what looked like big popcycle packages.
