They Finally Did it

[fraglerock]

My mis-bar clowns finally had eggs.:wavehand:
I feel like a prod dad.:celeb2:

 

[fraglerock]

I've had these two since 2009.

 

[BrianMac]

Congrats and good luck.

 

[fraglerock]

I have not done much research or any till now. so these will hatch within an hr. or so?

 

[fraglerock]

How long till the next batch? I will do the research but it may be faster. it seems like I am getting response faster than me looking it up. Any help deeply appreciated.

 

[Braxibear]

Congrats!! If you are going to try and raise a clutch, post some pictures. I's love to see them grow. Thinking of rearing some one day.

 

[westohooligan]

I have not done much research or any till now. so these will hatch within an hr. or so?

Hatching usually takes 7-9 days. They hatch after lights out. Mine lay again, about 3-4 days after hatch.

 

[fraglerock]

Second Batch

Second Batch

Ya, Its been about 9 days and I've got a second batch. It's so cool:dance:
I know it's not easy to riase them, but I think:idea: I'm going to get set up and give it a shoot.
Will the fry except freshly hatched brine ship?

 

[BrianMac]

Rotifers are their first food

Best of luck to you!

 

[icecool217]

Congrats!!
Someone in the other thread had raised baby clowns.
Rotifiers and then eventually baby brine shrimps.

 

[fraglerock]

Second Batch
Did look orange in color

 

[fraglerock]

Now after two days they have darken. Is this normal?

 

[Meus]

Yes, watch for them to turn silvery I believe. IIRC it means they are about to hatch.

 

[fraglerock]

Day 8

Day 8

This is what they look like on the 8th day.
How long till they hatch?

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Those are very close to hatching.Mine always hatched at night.

 

[Travis55]

Awesome! I hope u can raise them!

 

[fraglerock]

Well,
It looks like I missed this batch. The eggs were gone nothing swimming around that I can see. I guess they became caviar or fry food for my fish.
Looks like I will just hope for better luck for the next batch.
Live and learn.
Thanks for all the support.

John

 

[BrianMac]

On a positive note: You now know how long until the eggs hatch

 

[fraglerock]

9th Batch of eggs

9th Batch of eggs

My clowns are on there 9th batch of eggs. Just haven't had the time to nurse the fry to health. Nor have I got the proper foods. But am hoping to do so in the near future.

How are these egg laying cycles scheduled?
Do they just keep pumping them out?

 

[ernieq]

Once they start, unless something drastic happens to their environment and food availability, they are almost like clockwork. Mine spawn typically every 11 days. The eggs hatch on day 7 at 80 degrees. If your tank is colder, it will take longer.