Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish!

[Craig Manoukian]

Would you qualify that as predictable? Very cool!

 

[Gina]

:bouncer: :woody: Let the party begin!

 

[Triggerjay]

Are you going to paint all the sides and bottom on your new nursery tank, or just cover them up?

Jason

 

[nikkipigtails]

That looks like a lot more eggs than last time. Hopefully the dad won't eat them. Good luck!

 

[plecosword]

wow good luck! this is my favorite thing about this hobby!

 

[Woodstock]

Whohoo! I'm excited!
I should be home from Florida by next Saturday and will put the eggs in the 'nursery' then.
Yep, there are more eggs this time than last
No, I am just going to cover the sides and top... no painting.

 

[plecosword]

is'nt the Painting the bottom balck for the parents not to see the babies? I thought clownfish protected their kids.

 

[Triggerjay]

Painting, or covering the bottom is to give the little buggers orientation of which way is up.

Jason

 

[Woodstock]

Most of the books say to cover the sides of the nursery with black and use white under the bottom of the tank so cleaning is easier.
The side black coverings can be removed several weeks later.

 

[lcstorc]

Yippie!
Let us know when it is time to boil water and get towels.
Have a safe trip. If you need anything while you are here, just let me know.

 

[Woodstock]

Thanks Lynn

 

[GSELLERS]

Great job!!! now thats a healthy batch...you should do a poll how many eggs are there....i say 417

 

[Triggerjay]

502!

Jason

 

[Woodstock]

LOL! Now I have to count them

... OMG... I counted 742 (give or take a few)

 

[Triggerjay]

OMG!.Thats a lotta eggs!.. So,.. since I was closest, do I get bragging rights?

Jason

 

[Triggerjay]

Great job!!! now thats a healthy batch...you should do a poll how many eggs are there....i say 417

417---- thats my area code!

Jason

 

[plecosword]

LOL! Now I have to count them

... OMG... I counted 742 (give or take a few)

they dont really look green like that right? I hope most of them make it.:dunce:

 

[lcstorc]

Wow! That is a lot.
Wouldn't it be cool if they all made it. I know it is impossible but just think of all those baby clowns swimming around.
Hope you have great success. I am really looking forward to the pics and stories.

 

[plecosword]

Wow! That is a lot.
Wouldn't it be cool if they all made it. I know it is impossible but just think of all those baby clowns swimming around.
Hope you have great success. I am really looking forward to the pics and stories.

That is harder than you think! trust me I tried it many times. out of 300 eggs, only 9 made it(fw algelfish)

 

[lcstorc]

I know it isn't possible, but if anybody could do it, Doni could.
I am sure they won't even all hatch and of course you lose lots along the way.
Good luck Doni.