I own a 20 gallon long fish tank. I now have two percula clown fish, one being the biggest one the pet store had, and the other the smallest. I know the smaller ones are usually gender-neutral or males, and the bigger ones are usually females. I would really appreciate some advice on breeding them. I have a gigantic sebae anemone about 10 inches across in my tank. Will this help with the breeding? What are the chances of them pairing up? The pair has never mated before, so I'm not 100% sure if they will. Also I was thinking of getting a gobie, a tang, and a maroon clown (yes I know your not supposed to have two of the same type of clowns in your tank). I currently have the sebae anemone, a condi-lactin anemone, a hermit crab, and a pepermint shrimp. Will any of these fish/inverts go after the clowns eggs including the fish I was planning on getting?Also, what do I do to take care of the fry when they're born? As you can see, I have a lot of questions. Thanks for your help.
2007-05-04 15:09:04 · 5 answers · asked by Carsource77 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
See this link for breeding (easy), rearing of fry (harder), and compatible fish: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-10/hcs3/index.php
You already know about getting a third clown (any species) will mean that someone's going to end up harassed. And neither of your anemones are natural hosts to either clown species of clowns, so it would be unlikely that they would use them. Not impossible, though, but if the ever do, I'd think the sebae would be the one chosen.
It's hard to say what the chances would be for them to pair. Some will, some won't. You could increase your chances of getting a pair by getting four and let them pair off, keeping the first two to pair up and returning the others (if your store will allow this). The goby should be a good tankmate, but most tangs will outgrow a 20 gallon - not just in size, but in activity level - they need lots of horizontal swimming room. And if there was ever a marine fish to quarantine, it would be a tang - these seem to be magnets for marine diseases! (need I say more?) Your clowns will defend the eggs from the others, but the fry will be on their own.
Some additional links for spawning clowns and raising the fry:
http://www.netpets.org/fish/reference/saltref/brdclown.html
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/saltwater/Berg_Breeding_Clownfish.html
http://www.petsforum.com/cis-fishnet/afm/G29028.htm
2007-05-04 16:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would add about 15 to 20 pounds of live rock to your tank. It will serve as a hiding place for your fish and it is also your best bet for biological filtration. Your fish will be happier. I would also add a cleaner crew of Different types of snails, Different types of hermit crabs and a cleaner shrimp. Other than that, your water seems ok and your fish is eating, thats all a good sign.
2016-05-20 23:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by mattie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some links to breeding information for the Percula.
Good luck.
2007-05-04 15:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by chaos_and_amber2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the local pet store!
2007-05-04 16:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/clownfish/breeding.php
this should get you started.
2007-05-04 15:19:58 · answer #5 · answered by howicouldkillaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋