Help with Clown fish eggs hatching

[pgsasi]

<Posting under Saltwater (Fish-Only) Aquariums based on advise from Steve.

Hi guys
It was a bug surprise for me to see my false percula clown lay eggs today.. It was great watching the pair lay the eggs and protect them from other fishes.. a few questions...I read lots of articles but still don't feel comfortable and so these questions.

Check out the attached pictures.. So I understand it will take between 7-8 days for the eggs to hatch.

q1. will they swim or will the float to the surface after hatching ? My aquarium is an overflow type and so if they float, the most likely thing is they will drain to the sump. I dont think they can survive there...

q2. I have started hatching brine shrimp eggs today. will feeding brine shrimp alone do or shld I get something else ? I checked with the local LFS and they said brine shrimp alone will be enough.

q3. I bought a small tank to raise the small ones. But I am not sure how to get the clowns to this new tank after they hatch.

q4. this is most likely the first time my clowns have laid eggs. how often are they expected to lay eggs from now on ?

If someone can link me to a video of how they look when they hatch and how to get them into the new tank, that will be great..

again, this is the first time I am doing this and I know the success rate is very low...but your replies will help me a lot.. Thanks

Regards / Sashi

[ChemGuy]

First I don't know anything about raising Clown Fry however it's one of my long ranged goals.
This book CLOWNFISHES by Joyce D Wilkerson has everything you need in it. I have not had the time to read it all yet but several chapters deal with fry. Hope this helps.

[leebca]

You are on a topic where, most the hobbyists on this forum, can't help you.

There are several books on the subject and there are web sites with specific information on the subject. Just search the Internet. You'll find those who have much more experience in other Forums.