Maroon clowns laid eggs

[RicSG]

this the first time my clowns laid eggs so have no idea what i need to do. I only have two crabs and the clowns are doing pretty good job with protecting it from them. How and what do I need to do any advise or help will be appreciated.

[Swimboy123]

Really? No one else has had a clown lay eggs before? Give this man some help!

[dbartco]

let them become food for the others- this batch you will have to

 

or

 

give them to another breeder that may want to raise them

 

or

 

1 - read wilkerson's "clownfishes"

2 - go to mofib.com and read some breeding logs

3 - decide if the time and effort are worth it

 

 

Whatever you decide, be proud that you are providing a suitable environment and food for your clowns to breed.

[dbartco]

I feel like I just squashed all replies and hope for that matter with my post. I really didn't mean to. Was just tying to keep it short and sweet. Greenwater, rotifers, baby brine shrimp, and ground feedings all take a bit of time and effort.

 

I would encourage everyone in the hobby to give it a shot. I learned a ton, and had a great time. Was as addicting as reefbuilding itself. And if I can do it, anyone can.

[RicSG]

Thank you for the ideas.

[GraffitiSpotCorals]

There is tons of info online that will guide you through it. Where did they lay their eggs at? Its best if they lay them on something you can move easily so when you see their eyes turn silver (not sure if all clown eggs do the same thing though) you can pull the rock or whatever the eggs are on and put it in a seperate tank to try and raise them after they hatch.

 

 

[Coral Hind]

I agree with dbartco, let this one go and prepare for the next. Now that you know they are laying you can get everything ready for when it happens again next month.

[RicSG]

good advice guys. I will read about it and will try to be ready.