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BBoley24
03/15/2006, 09:00 PM
I didn't want to start another "shout out" thread to breeders so I figured I would generally ask the forum participants. I want to expand my knowlegde in the saltwater hobby into breeding and what not better to start out with but Percula Clownfish. Can anyone tell me where to start or a website to sift through? Thanks alot!!!
Dman
03/15/2006, 09:10 PM
Where to start?
HERE (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=282136)
BBoley24
03/15/2006, 09:45 PM
Ok maybe im not reading it right... isn't there a particular setup you are supposed to have? Or am I hoping that my two percs right now will lay eggs someday?
Dman
03/15/2006, 11:04 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6964948#post6964948 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BBoley24
Ok maybe im not reading it right... isn't there a particular setup you are supposed to have? Or am I hoping that my two percs right now will lay eggs someday?

In a word, nope.
You can have them lay in your reef tank or you can dedicate a separate tank for them. Anemone's not required.
BBoley24
03/16/2006, 12:31 AM
so there is nothing i can really do to provoke the clownfish into doing their business?
S-B
03/16/2006, 07:57 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6965895#post6965895 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BBoley24
so there is nothing i can really do to provoke the clownfish into doing their business?

it's up to the fish. It took my pair 3 years to finally spawn.
JHardman
03/16/2006, 10:30 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6965895#post6965895 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BBoley24
so there is nothing i can really do to provoke the clownfish into doing their business?

Sure there is. Feed to saturation with a good varied diet 2-3 times a day, keep the water at somewhere between 80°F and 84°F and a light cycle that is about 13-14 hours with a night light of some kind. If they are mature and healthy, they should put down a nest in 6-12 months.