Where to start.

[BBoley24]

I didn't want to start another "shout out" thread to breeders so I figured I would generally ask the forum participants. I want to expand my knowlegde in the saltwater hobby into breeding and what not better to start out with but Percula Clownfish. Can anyone tell me where to start or a website to sift through? Thanks alot!!!

 

[Dman]

Where to start?
HERE

 

[BBoley24]

Ok maybe im not reading it right... isn't there a particular setup you are supposed to have? Or am I hoping that my two percs right now will lay eggs someday?

 

[Dman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6964948#post6964948 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BBoley24
Ok maybe im not reading it right... isn't there a particular setup you are supposed to have? Or am I hoping that my two percs right now will lay eggs someday?

In a word, nope.
You can have them lay in your reef tank or you can dedicate a separate tank for them. Anemone's not required.

 

[BBoley24]

so there is nothing i can really do to provoke the clownfish into doing their business?

 

[S-B]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6965895#post6965895 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BBoley24
so there is nothing i can really do to provoke the clownfish into doing their business?

it's up to the fish. It took my pair 3 years to finally spawn.

 

[JHardman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6965895#post6965895 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BBoley24
so there is nothing i can really do to provoke the clownfish into doing their business?

Sure there is. Feed to saturation with a good varied diet 2-3 times a day, keep the water at somewhere between 80Ã"šÃ‚°F and 84Ã"šÃ‚°F and a light cycle that is about 13-14 hours with a night light of some kind. If they are mature and healthy, they should put down a nest in 6-12 months.