Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! - Page 6

Triggerjay · 06-16-2008, 04:10 PM

Sorry to hear Doni... You will have PLENTY more chances though.

Jason

blue_eyes53813 · 06-16-2008, 04:31 PM

Oh man Im so sorry... Better luck next time Doni..

Stacef · 06-16-2008, 04:38 PM

Im sorry Doni! But in this hobby, I think the only reason some of us are where we are...are from our mistakes to help us grow better the next time. Beck of luck to ya

GSELLERS · 06-16-2008, 04:56 PM

is this stagnant water? i use a simple little sponge for air exchange....1 bubble per second roughly...that way the rotifers wont get sucked in but also utilizes air exchange and filtration. dont add so much phyto also...you only need to add enough phyto for them to get by. light green tint...

as for the 8 days the picasso's are probably their own wierd times
make sure u record the day and times they laid and estimate times of hatching

hope this helps sorry for the loss

kathywithbirds · 06-16-2008, 05:16 PM

aaawww, that sucks. Don't feel bad.

See if you can find out where Chris&Barb are hanging out these days. They live in DE and have successfully raised the lil buggers. BW saddlebacks anyway. She told me she went through a bunch of litters before they finally got it right.

Woodstock · 06-16-2008, 05:23 PM

Thanks everyone. This is just a minor set back

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSELLERS

is this stagnant water? i use a simple little sponge for air exchange....1 bubble per second roughly...that way the rotifers wont get sucked in but also utilizes air exchange and filtration. dont add so much phyto also...you only need to add enough phyto for them to get by. light green tint...

as for the 8 days the picasso's are probably their own wierd times
make sure u record the day and times they laid and estimate times of hatching

hope this helps sorry for the loss

Thanks for the tips.
May I see a picture of your set up?
What lighting are you using?

kathywithbirds · 06-16-2008, 05:26 PM

Doni... found them!!!

Try emailing Chris. He's a bit DIYer too.

MySpace.com - chris&barb - 40 - Male - WILMINGTON, Delaware - www.myspace.com/chris_barbs_reef

Woodstock · 06-16-2008, 05:29 PM

Thanks Kathy! I'll PM them

GSELLERS · 06-16-2008, 05:33 PM

I dont have it set up right now....

but i use a 2.5 gallon tank and a regular purple square sponge filter as seen in magazines made by lee's i believe. all the sides are painted flat black (keeps the fry away from the glass) and the bottom is painted flat white so the clowns can portray depth in some cases. i was using a 10w screw in flourescent bulb from walmart in the fish aisle in the canopy. i use a tiny heater, and i use lunar lights. it has been said that lunar lights inscrease the chance of survivability by 20%.

kathywithbirds · 06-16-2008, 05:34 PM

Tell them MiniMoe is happy and healthy!!!

Woodstock · 06-16-2008, 05:40 PM

I am using a 2.5 gal also but am thinking of possibly using a 5gal next time.
I have the sides wrapped in black trash bags, a 50 watt heater, air tube (no airstone) and a dim light overtop

Here is a photo of it before adding the clown eggs, rotifers and phyto.

Anselth · 06-16-2008, 06:00 PM

Sorry to hear about your setback Doni! But you're determined, you'll be successful soon!

GSELLERS · 06-16-2008, 06:05 PM

take the trashbag off it will put too much glare in the tank...the clowns will be at the walls chasing their reflection insted of eating. black cunstruction paper works the best besides painting....walmart. the best place th shop for clownfish breeding supplies...well some of them...

how fast was your air bubbling?. if it was too fast itll damage the fry. i shoot 1-2 bubbles per sec. also did you ad anything for filtration or ammonia removal? like prime, or something similar?

Woodstock · 06-16-2008, 06:14 PM

Thanks Adam

I'll do better next time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSELLERS

take the trashbag off it will put too much glare in the tank...the clowns will be at the walls chasing their reflection insted of eating. black cunstruction paper works the best besides painting....walmart. the best place th shop for clownfish breeding supplies...well some of them...

how fast was your air bubbling?. if it was too fast itll damage the fry. i shoot 1-2 bubbles per sec. also did you ad anything for filtration or ammonia removal? like prime, or something similar?

Thanks. I'll get some construction paper instead.

It was gentle to my 'normal' ratings but I do believe it was too strong for the little fellas.
I guess it was approx 10 bubbles (no airstone) per second in the 2.5 gal.
MUCH stronger than your 1 bubble per second.

I use Amquel for ammonia removal.

Question: do you use live phyto or instant algae? I have both on hand.

GSELLERS · 06-16-2008, 06:22 PM

well hope this helps....hope you can get some going.

06-16-2008, 04:10 PM	#76 (permalink)
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Stacef Golden Moray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 2,620 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! Im sorry Doni! But in this hobby, I think the only reason some of us are where we are...are from our mistakes to help us grow better the next time. Beck of luck to ya __________________ Stace My 72g Build-full of pictures, we all know you loce pictures! I've had to pay my price. The things I did not know at first, I learned by doin' twice. -Billy Joel

06-16-2008, 04:56 PM	#79 (permalink)
GSELLERS Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! is this stagnant water? i use a simple little sponge for air exchange....1 bubble per second roughly...that way the rotifers wont get sucked in but also utilizes air exchange and filtration. dont add so much phyto also...you only need to add enough phyto for them to get by. light green tint... as for the 8 days the picasso's are probably their own wierd times make sure u record the day and times they laid and estimate times of hatching hope this helps sorry for the loss

06-16-2008, 05:16 PM	#80 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! aaawww, that sucks. Don't feel bad. See if you can find out where Chris&Barb are hanging out these days. They live in DE and have successfully raised the lil buggers. BW saddlebacks anyway. She told me she went through a bunch of litters before they finally got it right. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

06-16-2008, 05:26 PM	#82 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! Doni... found them!!! Try emailing Chris. He's a bit DIYer too. MySpace.com - chris&barb - 40 - Male - WILMINGTON, Delaware - www.myspace.com/chris_barbs_reef __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

06-16-2008, 05:29 PM	#83 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! Thanks Kathy! I'll PM them __________________ ~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 __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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GSELLERS Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! I dont have it set up right now.... but i use a 2.5 gallon tank and a regular purple square sponge filter as seen in magazines made by lee's i believe. all the sides are painted flat black (keeps the fry away from the glass) and the bottom is painted flat white so the clowns can portray depth in some cases. i was using a 10w screw in flourescent bulb from walmart in the fish aisle in the canopy. i use a tiny heater, and i use lunar lights. it has been said that lunar lights inscrease the chance of survivability by 20%.

06-16-2008, 05:34 PM	#85 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! Tell them MiniMoe is happy and healthy!!! __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

06-16-2008, 05:40 PM	#86 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! I am using a 2.5 gal also but am thinking of possibly using a 5gal next time. I have the sides wrapped in black trash bags, a 50 watt heater, air tube (no airstone) and a dim light overtop Here is a photo of it before adding the clown eggs, rotifers and phyto. __________________ ~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 __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-16-2008, 06:00 PM	#87 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 967 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! Sorry to hear about your setback Doni! But you're determined, you'll be successful soon! __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

06-16-2008, 06:05 PM	#88 (permalink)
GSELLERS Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! take the trashbag off it will put too much glare in the tank...the clowns will be at the walls chasing their reflection insted of eating. black cunstruction paper works the best besides painting....walmart. the best place th shop for clownfish breeding supplies...well some of them... how fast was your air bubbling?. if it was too fast itll damage the fry. i shoot 1-2 bubbles per sec. also did you ad anything for filtration or ammonia removal? like prime, or something similar?

06-16-2008, 06:22 PM	#90 (permalink)
GSELLERS Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 787 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! well hope this helps....hope you can get some going.

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