New mating pair of clowns..

[SeaMunky]

Hi everyone...I have just obtained a pair of clowns..I am told they are false percs..They guy I got them from says they have spawn a few times, he didnt really tell me anything other than that..SO I am wondering if someone could maybe get me started on the spawning stuff..Do I need certain things in the tank?.Temp difference?..I have wanted to try this out, and now I have the fish, I need some much appreciated info on any part of it..I read a few of the threads here about the fry ect..but they mostly start after the eggs are laid, and I am new to it, so I dont really understand alot of that part...

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this, any info is good info for me..
HAPPY REEFING!!!

 

[lcstorc]

Take a look at this thread. She gets very detailed about her clowns so I am sure it will be a great help.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/livestock-breeding/32474-rearing-picasso-percula-clownfish.html

 

[SeaMunky]

wow a great read!!..thanks so much

 

[Woodstock]

Get Joyce Wilkerson's book, Clownfish. It has been a great reference for me!

A temp of 80-82 is best. If it is lower, the eggs and fry develop much slower than average.

 

[SeaMunky]

Heres my pair..They have been dancing around, and cleaning off glass all around the heater..is this something to watch for?

 

[SeahorseBT]

they have been cleaning the glass? That usually means they are cleaning it to lay eggs on. My fingers are crossed for you!

 

[SeaMunky]

woohooo..thanks..omg I wont sleep now, I will be cross eyed staring at the tank..lmao...