Clownfish breeding attempt.

[LagunaGlide]

Good to hear the mortality rates have dropped a bit.

 

[SaltySteve]

Good to hear the mortality rates have dropped a bit.

Hope it stays that way through metamorphosis, if I can get 40+ fry through it I'll be more than happy!

 

[jefra]

I never really thought of a constant drip from the display into a fry tank. That's a pretty good idea and I'm curious to see how it works for you.

 

[Reef Stu]

This is so cool, good luck! I’m looking forward to future pictures!

 

[JBKReef]

Following along, interesting approach

 

[NeilW]

Following along too. Best of luck with this and I too like the drip approach you have in place. I have a pair of clowns who have been breeding regularly in my main display. I may look to do something similar to you next time around.

 

[SaltySteve]

I never really thought of a constant drip from the display into a fry tank. That's a pretty good idea and I'm curious to see how it works for you.

I can't take all the credit for it, I saw it once on another forum and can't remember the site/user I saw this setup from. Seems to work well though!

 

[SaltySteve]

Day 7- couple more mortalities. I'm growing out some brine shrimp for tomorrow.

 

[Ryan Kouns]

following!

Nice work!

 

[SaltySteve]

Day 8- started feeding bbs. A couple more mortalities as well, I'm left with 45-50.
Sorry for the terrible video quality!

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• SaltySteve
• Feb 4, 2018

Clown fish. Day 8

 

[SaltySteve]

Day 9-
No more mortalities, I counted 46! Most are hunting brine but I'm still feeding them rotifers. I was hoping to see more signs of mid-metamorphosis (head stripes and swimming patterns), I guess they're just late bloomers.

The fry are all developing a darker pigment on their bodies, almost black, which is different from what I've seen on other forums at this stage.

I was looking at my Darwin female, and think she might be a "Photon" given the markings. I've been reading that the Darwin Ocellaris are genetically different- considering that they have resided in a particular region where the genetic tree has distinguished itself from other Ocellaris. Supposedly they rarely breed with other Ocellaris. Also, the photon is a Percula x Ocellaris hybrid, maybe this is what she is? Either way she is HUGE, 4.5-5", and at least 7 years old.

Needless to say I'm happy they can produce viable offspring... They have another batch of eggs that will hatch in 2-3 days, hmm should I start up another grow-out tank?

 

[SaltySteve]

Just clownin' around. Little ol' fry just tryna live yo.

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• SaltySteve
• Feb 5, 2018

9 Days of clowning around.

 

[SaltySteve]

Day 11-
No more mortalities, fry are being fed mostly bbs.

I've spotted one fish that is far into metamorphosis, swims like a clownfish and has a head stripe(in the right light).

 

[jhoop]

Nice Thanks for sharing !

 

[SaltySteve]

Day 13-
No mortalities, most are in mid-late metamorphosis. Feeding TDO B1 and bbs.

They're starting to look more like their parents!

 

[SaltySteve]

Day 14-
Most are about through metamorphosis, still eating the same as above- have been soaking bbs in Selcon. SG 1.025, 80 Degrees Fahrenheit. Large water change (60-70%) today.
More pictures- enjoy!

 

[scotturban54]

I love it. I’m impressed

 

[SaltySteve]

Day 17-

 

[LadyMac]

Oh man they are cute! Congrats on the wee ones.

 

[SaltySteve]

Oh man they are cute! Congrats on the wee ones.

Thanks! It's been alot of fun to watch them grow. Now what to do with 30 clownfish...