breeding clown fish successfully
breeding clown fish successfully
I've just set up my 30 Gallon Tank with live rocks and some great sand. Now I'm looking to breed Clownfish. Got any advice on how to make this happen?
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No, I'm talking about Clownfish, the ones from Finding Nemo.
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You might want to post this in the saltwater area, just a thought. First things first, make sure your tank is fully cycled before introducing your clownfish. Water quality is key, so keep a close eye on that. Did you know that all clownfish are born female and the largest one in the group will actually turn male? With that in mind, you might want to get the two largest fish, or one large and one small - whichever you prefer. Make sure they've got plenty of space to swim and hide, it's crucial for their well-being. Feed them high-quality food, and don't forget to keep up with regular water changes - I'd recommend at least 25% every week. pH and salt levels are also vital, so keep an eye on those. I'm actually a freshwater person myself, but I've done my research on clownfish and I'm hoping to get my own saltwater tank one day, complete with clowns and an anemone. By the way, how many pounds of live rock did you end up getting?
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I think it's more suitable for the marine section, given that you've mentioned clownfish and live rock.
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Missed the live rock part, my bad. Trying to make amends, check this out - http://www.netpets.org/fish/reference/s ... clown.html
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I'm actually in the right section now. I've got 10 pounds of rock, it's decent but I could probably do with more - it was just so pricey.
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"I'd say aim for that 1 pound per gallon rule, it's a good guideline to follow. If you can, try to score some live rock from a mate who's got a saltwater tank or see if you can negotiate a deal with your local fish store - buying in bulk usually works out cheaper."
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alright, cool, that makes sense. I'll def do that, been buying from the same place since day one, so they know me pretty well. Hopefully they'll hook me up with a deal or something.
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In response to Kribensis12, I think there's some confusion, it's actually the other way around - clownfish are born female, and the largest one turns male.
You didn't specify what species you're looking to breed, so I'm gonna assume it's clownfish since that's what you mentioned earlier. Make sure your tank is cycled before adding any other fish. I'd also recommend adding more live rock, I've read that a good rule of thumb is at least 1 pound per gallon. You might be able to get away with buying mostly base rock and seeding it with some live rock, since live rock can be pretty pricey. For water changes, I'd do at least 25% once a week, and try to keep up with daily top-offs.
You didn't specify what species you're looking to breed, so I'm gonna assume it's clownfish since that's what you mentioned earlier. Make sure your tank is cycled before adding any other fish. I'd also recommend adding more live rock, I've read that a good rule of thumb is at least 1 pound per gallon. You might be able to get away with buying mostly base rock and seeding it with some live rock, since live rock can be pretty pricey. For water changes, I'd do at least 25% once a week, and try to keep up with daily top-offs.
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Welcome to the salty side, hope we can lend a helping hand. If you're serious about breeding clownfish, I'd recommend picking up a copy of "Clownfishes" by Joyce Wilkerson - it's essentially the go-to guide on clownfish and breeding them. Breeding clownfish isn't a walk in the park, it requires a lot of time and a very mature pair, so be prepared to be patient.