Tile square or flowerpot?

[ianglish]

Hey,
I have a 2.5" pair of ORA semi Picasso clownfish that are starting to show breeding activity in my 72 gallon. The only other fish I have ever had that laid eggs were discus and they really liked the flower pot to lay their eggs on.

So, would clownfish like to have a tile square or a flower pot to clean/rub on/ lay eggs? I have done research and also look at breeding threads and I have seen both and just wanted to know what was best.

thanks!

 

[reefstew]

I have always had better luck with clay pots. Currently have 7 pairs using them.

 

[kerusso316]

I like a tile with half a pot on it.http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c134/Kerusso316/Brood Stock/Broodstock002.jpg

 

[thewetdog]

When both tile and flowerpot are in the tank, I find that most, but not all, select the tile. Thats ocellaris, percula, clarkii and cinnamon. Once they start on one, they tend to stick with it, but again, not always. It seems to be the individual pair's preference at the time. It's kind of like "I usually drink Miller Lite, but occasionally I'll have Bass Ale."- that sort of thing. They like both.:beer: