Where to get a breeding pair of clownfish

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I want to try my hand at breeding clownfish. Any tips or recommendations on where I can get a pair of breeding clowns. Everywhere I’ve looked only has juveniles. Would like to get a pair that is spawning already if I can. Thanks for any help!
 
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A bonded pair is where I would start.
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I would just buy the largest clownfish at your local fish store and a juvenile or tiny clownfish with it (males mature pretty fast). Moving a breeding pair causes them to stop breeding for a long time usually, while a new pair of clownfish can start breeding in less than a year if they are old enough. Also make sure you know what you are going to do with the clownfish babies afterward as they are pretty hard to sell. Most LFS dont want/need anymore clownfish as they are cheap and easy to acquire. You are going to lose money on the endeavor but it is a good learning experience and can be fun.
 
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I would just buy the largest clownfish at your local fish store and a juvenile or tiny clownfish with it (males mature pretty fast). Moving a breeding pair causes them to stop breeding for a long time usually, while a new pair of clownfish can start breeding in less than a year if they are old enough. Also make sure you know what you are going to do with the clownfish babies afterward as they are pretty hard to sell. Most LFS dont want/need anymore clownfish as they are cheap and easy to acquire. You are going to lose money on the endeavor but it is a good learning experience and can be fun.
Not really doing it for the money, just interested in learning the process and everything that goes into it and the captive bred process. It would be cool to sell them or trade them to lfs for store credit though. You think they wouldn’t take some of the “designer” clown fish? The few LFS near me never have any in stock
 

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