Who's raised clowns?
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Warnberg
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My biggest question is how long did it take between first spawn and actually getting them to have a viable clutch? My clowns are on a definite time table here with a spawn every 14 days. They just laid their 3rd clutch but once again they consumed them, well I should say the majority of them. I am looking at waiting until they get at least one viable clutch so I can time the hatch and have everything ready for the next spawn.
SoundsFishy2me2
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Hey Dave!
I was by Ralph's place in St. Pete ("wsurf4me"), he had an impressive setup with all his tanks. He had a pair of clowns that were spawning and had several offspring he raised. He would be a great source for 411 for you.
Darin
I was by Ralph's place in St. Pete ("wsurf4me"), he had an impressive setup with all his tanks. He had a pair of clowns that were spawning and had several offspring he raised. He would be a great source for 411 for you.
Darin
I can't say I've seen the problem you're having but I did some quick research and here's what I found.
from Florida Museum of Natural History:
The male looks after the eggs, fanning them with his fins and eating any eggs that are infertile or damaged by fungus.
from Wilkersons book:
Newly formed clownfish pairs sometimes lay one to four clutches that, instead of developing into larvae disappear in a couple of days. The eggs were likely infertile. It goes on to say basically it may take them a few tries to get it right.
further from Wilkerson:
Another possible cause is that the clownfishes are not getting enough protein in their diet and are consuming the newly laid eggs as a food source.
Sorry I can't help more, once you get a hatch I can tell you plenty of things not to do.
from Florida Museum of Natural History:
The male looks after the eggs, fanning them with his fins and eating any eggs that are infertile or damaged by fungus.
from Wilkersons book:
Newly formed clownfish pairs sometimes lay one to four clutches that, instead of developing into larvae disappear in a couple of days. The eggs were likely infertile. It goes on to say basically it may take them a few tries to get it right.
further from Wilkerson:
Another possible cause is that the clownfishes are not getting enough protein in their diet and are consuming the newly laid eggs as a food source.
Sorry I can't help more, once you get a hatch I can tell you plenty of things not to do.
SoundsFishy2me2
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I agree keep at it!! Let us know things progress next time!
