Mature range I believe is around 1 year. Good pairing indications is when you see a growth in one over the other (size), usually indicating that one has shown dominace and is taking the female role. You will also observe "shaking" which is a way of showing submisive behavior (i.e. Male). It takes time for clowns to truely pair up. Many people claim to have paired fish but without evidence of breeding there is no real way of knowing.
Rev, your thread title had me going; I thought you were holding out on us!
I agree with Ian about having seen fish spawn (fertile eggs) with relatively little warning, but that's not the norm. Perculas (IMHO) seem to take a bit longer to mature than other species, so I'd plan on at least a year in your tank assuming they are relatively young tank-bred fish.
To answer the question, well, I can't really but it's probably safe to say that they are similar to other percula varieties.
I have just always wanted to breed clowns, not for the resale factor, but for the satisfaction of seeing all those cute little baby clowns that I had a hand in. You know like one of the pics on your site?
Anyway what better clown than a Picasso right?? LOL!
I got a Picasso coming to me Saturday and now I have to find a mate for it. Got a grade A for $65 from a friend. I'll be ready to start breeding, if they do pair, in about a year so I figure I will get ready.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.