Breeding Clowns

[clownfish4]

I am thinking about breeding some Ocellaris clownfish. I have read many articles on this, but still am not ready to pusue it. From what I understand, if you put a mated pair in a tank, after time they will eventually spawn on their own. My question is, after the eggs are laid, do I want to remove the parents? If not, do I want to remove them after the eggs hatch? Also, what can I feed the little ones? One last thing, how many eggs do they generally lay?

[lane]

Originally posted by clownfish4

¡_¡_ My question is, after the eggs are laid, do I want to remove the parents?  

no~

Originally posted by clownfish4

If not, do I want to remove them after the eggs hatch?  

do not remove the pair~

the male will look after the eggs for 10~14 days~

Originally posted by clownfish4

Also, what can I feed the little ones?  

you can use "Brine Shrimp Eggs"~

Originally posted by clownfish4

One last thing, how many eggs do they generally lay?

up to 1,000

 

 

good luck!~

[viper531]

I'd recommend you read "Clownfishes" by Joyce D. Wilkerson. It's a good resource for anyone who wants to breed clowns. HTH

[surfingelite]

what are the specs of your tank?