sebae pair, inquiry

[icarus999]

i bought my pair of sebaes a while back when they were a juvenile pair. they are always following eachother etc etc. they are now about 9 months old. when should i expect nest making and courting? and they are considered to be "small" clownfish as compared to tomato and maroon clowns right? and what is the likelyhood of mating and all of that other good stuff? what anemone would be good?

thanks
bobby

 

[JHardman]

1) No A. sebae is not a small fish, they are on the rather large size.

2) There are only two confirmed cases of A. sebae spawing in captivity. So your chances exist, but are very small.

3) Clownfish will host what they want when they want. So if you want to get a host, get the host you can keep and don't get wrapped up in the old wives tale of "this species hosts in this species of nem".

 

[icarus999]

ahhh..... o well, thanks, at least i have a very pretty looking setup

 

[phender]

True sebae clowns live in haddoni carpets in the wild. Since haddoni (saddle) carpets are, by anemone standards, one of the less delicate species, that might be a good choice.

I would love to see a pic of your sebae pair.
Here are a couple pics of two pairs. One I gave away, the other I still have.

 

[ezhoops]

Nice pairs phender

 

[dantodd]

Any spawning activity Phil?

Which pair did you keep? The first look like they'd throw beautiful babies but the second female is quite striking.

BTW: My friend just got his new berner, I think I told you about his dog Murphy dying a couple years ago. He got his new pup from the same breeder. I can't remember her name but she's up in the Rockies and raises them on a ranch.

 

[phender]

No spawning yet. I gave the bottom pair to Morgman, a local breeder who is on this forum, to make room for the top pair (you may have noticed the anemone is the same). I don't think Morgman has had any activity either.

The female I kept is just now getting to what I would consider breeding size. They are in a 20 gal tank w/live rock. That may be too small for them to breed, but that is all I have available.

I find it interesting that the bottom female had a yellow tail when I got her. The top two were chosen from a "line up" because they had the most yellow on their bellies (I think I have a QT pic on page 3 or 4 in my gallery). They have since lost all the yellow on their bellies and only have traces of yellow left on their pelvic and anal fins.

Despite all their problems, once you have had a berner it is had to get away from them. They have a special quality about them. I know several breeders in Colorado that are very highly thought of. I hope his new puppy has a long and healthy life.
I is had not to like a smile like this:

and dedication like this: (sorry this is off topic. It won't happen again)