Are my clowns tryin to spawn??

mavdog32 · 05-21-2008, 12:42 AM

I have two false percula that have picked a half clam shell in the corner of the tank to call home. At least thats what I am assuming, the female is always cleaning and clearing the shell. This all seems like breeding behavior to me but......they are too young. They cant be more than 8 months old I wouldnt think. The female is maybe 2 1/2 inches and the male about a 1/2 inch short of her. Point being should I be on the lookout or is this just "teenager" behavior?

seafansar · 05-21-2008, 01:19 AM

My two perc babies do that too. I think you're right; they're too young.

JWarren · 05-21-2008, 05:36 AM

If you can find it, a great read on the subject of breeding clowns is located in the book:

"The Marine Aquarium Handbook - Beginner to Breeder by Martin A. Moe, Jr."

I picked this book up at a book store back in the early 80's and at that time considered it to be way ahead of it's time. Still to this day, I refer to it often. It was first printed in 1982 and contains a wealth of information on how to go about setting up a breeder tank, which is what you will need with clown fish. They are very territorial and will kill other fish that happen into their mating arena.

Good luck in finding it. If you do get your hands on a copy you will really enjoy the read! It's worth the search.

Woodstock · 05-21-2008, 09:11 AM

If they clean and 'dance/shimmy' then that is definately a precursor to spawning. My clown pair recently started 'dancing' and cleaning a rock so I expect them to spawn soon.

mavdog32 · 05-21-2008, 05:52 PM

Hey thanks everyone, the female twiches a couple times a day. I am woried about the territorial thing because the chromis gravitate towards the clowns. They always follow them around, so I hope nothing bad happens. Watch a lear n i suppose though huh

seafansar · 06-08-2008, 02:34 AM

Any eggs yet? Keep us posted!

JWarren · 06-08-2008, 03:41 AM

Wow Sara,

I was thinking this the other day, it has been a couple of weeks now.

seafansar · 06-08-2008, 10:52 PM

Hopefully soon!

I'm waiting on my perculas to breed too. I'm pretty sure it's not going to happen for another year or two since they're still young, but I can still hope!

05-21-2008, 12:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
mavdog32 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 36 View Gallery Karma Komment	Are my clowns tryin to spawn?? I have two false percula that have picked a half clam shell in the corner of the tank to call home. At least thats what I am assuming, the female is always cleaning and clearing the shell. This all seems like breeding behavior to me but......they are too young. They cant be more than 8 months old I wouldnt think. The female is maybe 2 1/2 inches and the male about a 1/2 inch short of her. Point being should I be on the lookout or is this just "teenager" behavior?

05-21-2008, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
seafansar Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 1,201 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are my clowns tryin to spawn?? My two perc babies do that too. I think you're right; they're too young. __________________ -Sara SW since Jan. '08 150 gallon SPS reef 20 gallon BTA/clown tank 90 gallon bowfront mixed reef 45 gallon cube 150 tank thread 45 cube thread My Reefnook

05-21-2008, 05:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are my clowns tryin to spawn?? If you can find it, a great read on the subject of breeding clowns is located in the book: "The Marine Aquarium Handbook - Beginner to Breeder by Martin A. Moe, Jr." I picked this book up at a book store back in the early 80's and at that time considered it to be way ahead of it's time. Still to this day, I refer to it often. It was first printed in 1982 and contains a wealth of information on how to go about setting up a breeder tank, which is what you will need with clown fish. They are very territorial and will kill other fish that happen into their mating arena. Good luck in finding it. If you do get your hands on a copy you will really enjoy the read! It's worth the search. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

05-21-2008, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,509 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Are my clowns tryin to spawn?? If they clean and 'dance/shimmy' then that is definately a precursor to spawning. My clown pair recently started 'dancing' and cleaning a rock so I expect them to spawn soon. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-21-2008, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
mavdog32 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 36 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are my clowns tryin to spawn?? Hey thanks everyone, the female twiches a couple times a day. I am woried about the territorial thing because the chromis gravitate towards the clowns. They always follow them around, so I hope nothing bad happens. Watch a lear n i suppose though huh

06-08-2008, 02:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
seafansar Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 1,201 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are my clowns tryin to spawn?? Any eggs yet? Keep us posted! __________________ -Sara SW since Jan. '08 150 gallon SPS reef 20 gallon BTA/clown tank 90 gallon bowfront mixed reef 45 gallon cube 150 tank thread 45 cube thread My Reefnook

06-08-2008, 03:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are my clowns tryin to spawn?? Wow Sara, I was thinking this the other day, it has been a couple of weeks now. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

06-08-2008, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
seafansar Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 1,201 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are my clowns tryin to spawn?? Hopefully soon! I'm waiting on my perculas to breed too. I'm pretty sure it's not going to happen for another year or two since they're still young, but I can still hope! __________________ -Sara SW since Jan. '08 150 gallon SPS reef 20 gallon BTA/clown tank 90 gallon bowfront mixed reef 45 gallon cube 150 tank thread 45 cube thread My Reefnook

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)