Snowflake Clowns' First Spawn

[Woogiekids]

Not sure yet. I have a 3 gallon pico that I could use this time around with such a small batch, and I have some rotifiers available. I'm not too terribly optimistic, though. It would be nice!!

 

[Woogiekids]

 

[psusocr]

Holy MACRO shots !! very impressive and good luck with the little fellas

 

[reefstew]

Now that they have spawned a few times I would try to place a tile in that same area after these eggs run their corse. You will have a better chance raising them if you move the eggs on the night of the hatch.

 

[Just2Many]

Truly Amazing! Wow

 

[Supernova26]

Your pics are really good. GL with the fry.

 

[madweazl]

Stunning pictures, truly!

 

[Woogiekids]

Thanks!

So, here's the last egg standing. Not sure why, maybe something's eating them at night or the clowns know that they aren't suitable stock? I may try pulling them at day 1 next time, and putting them in the rearing tank. So...meet Nemo.

 

[elegance coral]

I wonder why the little guy is upside down in the egg???? They're usually head up, tail down. Strange?????

 

[Woogiekids]

Yep, he's breach, lol. I fully don't expect it to still be there when I get home today from work, but it will be nice if it is!

 

[nemoboy1]

That's what I was thinking too... Usually heads up... Maybe they are aliens from another ocean far far away. I would not move them on day 1 unless you are planning to add some kind of air stone so they get fresh oxygen jus like the daddy would do it... Good luck with your next batch...

 

[Woogiekids]

Definately an airstone, if I do move them.

Thanks! I'm using a Canon Rebel body, with the MPE-65 lens.

 

[Just2Many]

This just gets better and better!

 

[trueblackpercula]

Ok try my advice first and then move on.
Feed the medicated flake food 5 to 7 times a day.
Lower power heads or shut of water flow when they spawn.
Do not remove the eggs the parents are they best thing for them.
Using an airstone over the clutch of eggs can cause deformed fry....happened to me more then once. If your going to remove the eggs remove them the day they are ready to hatch and place an airstone close to the eggs but make sure the bubbles do not touch them.
Good luck and keep the pictures rolling....

 

[Woogiekids]

The last egg has left the building.

Tbp, I'll try the medicated food. Turning off the power heads did seem to help, as more were fertilized this go around. Thanks for the tips!

 

[Woogiekids]

Spawn #5, and we have a fully fertilized clutch! Hooray!

Day One

Day 2. There are about 150 eggs total (some too far back for me to get with the lens)

 

[trueblackpercula]

What did you do different ?

 

[Woogiekids]

The only thing I did differently is add a third feeding every day (flake). It could also be that they just needed to practice.

 

[TanyaT]

I am a newbie and this is just amazing to watch!! Keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[vwwanksta69]

thanks for the photos