They Finally Did it

[fraglerock]

My mis-bar clowns finally had eggs.:wavehand:
I feel like a prod dad.:celeb2:

[fraglerock]

I've had these two since 2009.

[BrianMac]

Congrats and good luck.

[fraglerock]

I have not done much research or any till now. so these will hatch within an hr. or so?

[fraglerock]

How long till the next batch? I will do the research but it may be faster. it seems like I am getting response faster than me looking it up. Any help deeply appreciated.

[Braxibear]

Congrats!! If you are going to try and raise a clutch, post some pictures. I's love to see them grow. Thinking of rearing some one day.

[westohooligan]

I have not done much research or any till now. so these will hatch within an hr. or so?

Hatching usually takes 7-9 days. They hatch after lights out. Mine lay again, about 3-4 days after hatch.

[fraglerock]

Ya, Its been about 9 days and I've got a second batch. It's so cool:dance:
I know it's not easy to riase them, but I think:idea: I'm going to get set up and give it a shoot.
Will the fry except freshly hatched brine ship?

[BrianMac]

Rotifers are their first food :)

Best of luck to you!

[icecool217]

Congrats!!
Someone in the other thread had raised baby clowns.
Rotifiers and then eventually baby brine shrimps.

[fraglerock]

Second Batch
Did look orange in color

[fraglerock]

Now after two days they have darken. Is this normal?

[Meus]

Yes, watch for them to turn silvery I believe. IIRC it means they are about to hatch.

[fraglerock]

This is what they look like on the 8th day.
How long till they hatch?:confused:

[SNAKEMANVET]

Those are very close to hatching.Mine always hatched at night.

[Travis55]

Awesome! I hope u can raise them!

[fraglerock]

:( Well,
It looks like I missed this batch. The eggs were gone nothing swimming around that I can see. I guess they became caviar or fry food for my fish.
Looks like I will just hope for better luck for the next batch.
Live and learn.
Thanks for all the support.

John

[BrianMac]

On a positive note: You now know how long until the eggs hatch

[fraglerock]

My clowns are on there 9th batch of eggs. Just haven't had the time to nurse the fry to health. Nor have I got the proper foods. But am hoping to do so in the near future.

How are these egg laying cycles scheduled?
Do they just keep pumping them out?
:confused:

[ernieq]

Once they start, unless something drastic happens to their environment and food availability, they are almost like clockwork. Mine spawn typically every 11 days. The eggs hatch on day 7 at 80 degrees. If your tank is colder, it will take longer.

[Papadoum]

Heres a little known secret
Feeding solely newly hatched Baby brine shrimp can give you a 5% survival rate
As a fun experience this is totally acceptable survival rate

[DarthNater]

very interested to see what they will look like when you get a good batch! good luck and keep us posted!

[fishroomlady]

That is so cool.....I could see myself wanting to take the adventure if I had a pair constantly laying eggs....but it does seem to be a lot of work but I'm sure worth it.