breeding a pair of tomato clowns
breeding a pair of tomato clowns
I've got a breeding pair of tomato clown fish at my LFS, thinking of keeping them with other clown fish and some other fish, but not sure if it's a good idea. Can anyone advise on that? Also, any tips on helping them breed would be great, I'm struggling a bit as I won't be able to get an anemone anytime soon. Do they usually breed multiple times or do they not stay together after a while?
Re: breeding a pair of tomato clowns
hi,
To keep multiple pairs of clown fish, you're looking at a really large tank - I've seen it work in a 180G, but that's the smallest I'd recommend. I think Seffie on here can vouch for the challenges of keeping them in a big tank, she's got a massive 5' tank and still having issues.
Once they're ready to breed, clown fish become extremely territorial, and even more so when protecting their eggs. They need space, so you've got to consider that when planning your tank. I have seen instances where clown fish spawned without an anemone, they were hosting in a large coral, but it's not common.
They'll typically lay eggs in a cycle every 9-12 days, until something disrupts them.
To keep multiple pairs of clown fish, you're looking at a really large tank - I've seen it work in a 180G, but that's the smallest I'd recommend. I think Seffie on here can vouch for the challenges of keeping them in a big tank, she's got a massive 5' tank and still having issues.
Once they're ready to breed, clown fish become extremely territorial, and even more so when protecting their eggs. They need space, so you've got to consider that when planning your tank. I have seen instances where clown fish spawned without an anemone, they were hosting in a large coral, but it's not common.
They'll typically lay eggs in a cycle every 9-12 days, until something disrupts them.
Re: breeding a pair of tomato clowns
Cheers mate, just wanted to say thanks for the advice. I was thinking of putting the pair in a 3ft tank on their own if they do end up breeding, sounds like the safest option. The LFS is asking £20 for them, seems like a steal but I don't know much about breeding fish. Had maroon clowns before, but never a breeding pair, so this is all new to me.
Re: breeding a pair of tomato clowns
£20 for the pair is an absolute steal. Twenty quid each for a breeding pair is good value if you ask me.
To be honest, clownfish fry need a constant supply of live Nexarios to thrive, and that means you'll need to culture and feed them live phyto - it's a bit of a challenge, especially in the first few days. From what I've learned, it's around five days before they start taking baby brine shrimp, so you'll need to be prepared to put in the work.
To be honest, clownfish fry need a constant supply of live Nexarios to thrive, and that means you'll need to culture and feed them live phyto - it's a bit of a challenge, especially in the first few days. From what I've learned, it's around five days before they start taking baby brine shrimp, so you'll need to be prepared to put in the work.
Re: breeding a pair of tomato clowns
Yeah I think it's £20 for the pair, just said breeding pair £20, so I'm assuming that's right.
I'm gonna do some research on clownfish fry and breeding this week, hopefully they'll still have them in a week or so.
I'm gonna do some research on clownfish fry and breeding this week, hopefully they'll still have them in a week or so.