Perc Clowns - 1st batch of eggs!!

[Scuba_Dave]

Just noticed them in the rockwork behind the anemone. Male is being protective of them. This is the 1st batch that I know of - about 4 1/2 months after purchase from Marc - Fishy Business
No plans to raise them just yet.

9 days to hatch.......

 

[jebar777]

good luck....

 

[Scuba_Dave]

5 days, so I guess the hatch day should be Monday
Not a big batch, plus they are hidden behind the carpet

 

[jebar777]

you never know you might get 1 or 2 that survive and you can name it lucky....ha ha ha ha

 

[JohnK]

Just curious,

can you describe what you saw up to and including the egg laying?

My female perc has been showing her oviposter (however that thing is spelled) for a few days. A couple of weeks ago the clowns began to show a little shimmy dance in their daily behavior, I was wondering if this is related to mating. It seems like they may have been preparing a egg site near one of the RBTAs but it's on the back of a rock and out of sight.

Anything sound framiliar?

jk

 

[Scuba_Dave]

I actually didn't really notice anything different
I just happened to see them by the rockwork behind the anemone, & realized the eggs were already on the rock
It seemed like it had just occured & the male was fertilizing the eggs

 

[Scuba_Dave]

Tonight should be night #9, I don't think there are many left, but this was their 1st batch

I gues I'm curiuos if it's ever possible for clown fish larvae to live in a tank without special feeding? I would think not

 

[MarkO]

Tonight should be night #9, I don't think there are many left, but this was their 1st batch

I gues I'm curiuos if it's ever possible for clown fish larvae to live in a tank without special feeding? I would think not

Not if you have other fish in it. I even think the parents may be cannibalistic.
Also, they really need rotifers for food.

 

[MarkO]

Just curious,

can you describe what you saw up to and including the egg laying?

My female perc has been showing her oviposter (however that thing is spelled) for a few days. A couple of weeks ago the clowns began to show a little shimmy dance in their daily behavior, I was wondering if this is related to mating. It seems like they may have been preparing a egg site near one of the RBTAs but it's on the back of a rock and out of sight.

Anything sound framiliar?

jk

Yep, that does sound like they are getting in the mood. I wouldn't be surprised if you spotted eggs near the anamome.

 

[Scuba_Dave]

All gone...last nite was it...didn't see any "hatch" - too tired to stay up
Haven't seen any today
But they could have gone right down the drains to the sump/frag

 

[Scuba_Dave]

About 2 weeks later.....they may be at it again