what if..., clownfish breed with siblings??

[tipinover]

My son still has about 14 clownfish from those that he raised, they are not fully matured as of yet, but very close. He claims that they are beginning to pair off??? He has all of them in the same tank and is concerned if they should start laying eggs what might he end up with. Would they be horrible mutants???

Should he get them sold off immediately in order to seperate them?? He has been enjoying them so much and is reluctant to let them go.

Any suggestions??? Thanks, Lynda

 

[jmadison]

It is not a prob. the effects of imbreeding arent the same with fish

 

[Arati]

I think clownfish can go a few generations with no problem. I would say its not uncommon for siblings to be piared without problems or moral concerns.