Clownfish breeding

[tthomas81]

Hi All,

My clowns started laying eggs and my kids want to try to raise them. We have most what we need so far and need some help with the rotifer culture. I am unable to find the food for the rotifers in town and i am wondering if anyone had an idea of an alternative to ordering the food online which is very expensive due to shipping.

Thanks

 

[Tabi1720]

You can feed the rotifers phytoplankton available at most saltwater fish stores.

 

[tthomas81]

Great! Is it basically the same idea just to keep the water green?

 

[Tabi1720]

Pretty much! I haven't done it but I've been researching it just in case any of my clowns start laying eggs.

 

[Guppy Breeder]

There are plenty of people in the dfw area who has phyto growing im sure one will find this thread and offer a starter or you can find some on eBay for pretty cheap too

 

[tthomas81]

Is it best to try to culture my own phyto in your experience?

 

[Tabi1720]

I'd just buy it unless you want to have buckets culturing things everywhere.

 

[Tabi1720]

Google Pickle's guide to breeding clownfish. I found it very informative and understandable.

 

[tthomas81]

I will do. Thank you.

 

[Guppy Breeder]

Pick u up a copy of marine aquarium handbook from beginner to breeder by martin a moe Jr it has alot of great info in it for breeding clownfish, also alot of great info period.

 

[Lukshannon]

Mztexas on the forum was selling rotifers-he has the famous snowflake clown babies post--- and has an amazing breeding setup--I'm sure he wouldn't mind answering any questions

 

[jack_tx]

 My clownfish laid eggs last night, and I need to setup the breeding tank.It's my first time to do that. Could anyone provide me your experience ? food for them? Thank you Jack