how hard is it to raise clown fry???

FishKid · 05-16-2001, 03:47 PM

is it something to look foward to if you notice when they were laid?? could they be raised in a 2 1/2 gal hex tank??

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mark

Reef Engineer · 05-16-2001, 04:07 PM

Mark,

Whenever I see this type of question, I immediately have to suggest getting a copy of Joyce Wilkerson's "clownfishes_ since it provides invaluable information regarding this very topic.

In a nutshell, it sure sounds easier than it is! Maintaining adequate cultures (both greenwater and rotifers) is a ROYAL PITA and getting the larvae through metamorphosis can be another hassle. Those successful in this endeavor claim how rewarding - not to mention unnerving - it can be but I, unfortunately, have not been successful to this point. Heck, I couldn't keep my cultures from crashing! Two months was about the max that they would last!

In any event, get that book and start doing some reading!

Best of luck to ya,

Randy

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FishKid · 05-16-2001, 04:10 PM

Im getting the book for my Bday!

thezookeeper · 05-17-2001, 10:22 AM

Fishkid: I totally agree with the advice listed above. From all I have been told, it is very difficult and extremely time consuming.

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Joanne

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05-16-2001, 04:07 PM	#2
Reef Engineer Council Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 274	Mark, Whenever I see this type of question, I immediately have to suggest getting a copy of Joyce Wilkerson's "clownfishes_ since it provides invaluable information regarding this very topic. In a nutshell, it sure sounds easier than it is! Maintaining adequate cultures (both greenwater and rotifers) is a ROYAL PITA and getting the larvae through metamorphosis can be another hassle. Those successful in this endeavor claim how rewarding - not to mention unnerving - it can be but I, unfortunately, have not been successful to this point. Heck, I couldn't keep my cultures from crashing! Two months was about the max that they would last! In any event, get that book and start doing some reading! Best of luck to ya, Randy ------------------ Come meet the gang! http://www.homestead.com/reefengineer/homepage.html

05-16-2001, 04:10 PM	#3
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	Im getting the book for my Bday!

05-17-2001, 10:22 AM	#4
thezookeeper Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA Posts: 992	Fishkid: I totally agree with the advice listed above. From all I have been told, it is very difficult and extremely time consuming. [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] Joanne ------------------ That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

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