chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 So, this pair of A. Ocellaris has been in my care for 7+ years. They spent 5 of those 7 years in my sisters 65 gallon until they killed all her fish. They just started to spawn again in the last 6 weeks. They are spawning roughly every 2 weeks. Their home is a 24"x24"x18" cube with a 5'x18"x22" sump (roughly 55gal.). Here's a pic to get the ball rolling.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Here's a few pics of there previous clutches.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Here's the firs one they laid on a tile... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Developing.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Ordered all their food from Reed Mariculture. Setup Rotifers and crossed fingers my fingers on hatch night..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Out of roughly 400 eggs, 200 hatched. Sadly, only about half are left but they are doing swimmingly well! They are on day 3 and no losses since yesterday! https://vimeo.com/177174736 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Awesome thanks for sharing. That's a lot of work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks! It IS a lot of work but something I have wanted to do for a long time. Good thing I'm an insomniac!???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Mamma is ready for another clutch... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks! It IS a lot of work but something I have wanted to do for a long time. Good thing I'm an insomniac!???? Yeah Dave Durr from the clown house mentioned it's a labor of love!! Good luck to you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Yes! I knew Dave(Barelycuda). I have read just about everything he's ever posted about raising fry. Wish he was still an active poster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Here's another pic of the fry today. Top down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Yes! I knew Dave(Barelycuda). I have read just about everything he's ever posted about raising fry. Wish he was still an active poster... Yeah his expertise and clown house are missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 So, a little bit about reed mariculture.... They have a very simple feed program for hobbyists. I'm using their "L" strain Rotifers, rotigrow complete, their compact culture system, and the "hobbyists" pack of otohime. So far so good. I'm pretty impressed at how easy(but time consuming) their program is. Well worth the investment. Plus, the look on my daughters face while watching the fry eat and develop is PRICELESS! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer503 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Awesome job! Look so cool wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 So, a little bit about reed mariculture.... They have a very simple feed program for hobbyists. I'm using their "L" strain Rotifers, rotigrow complete, their compact culture system, and the "hobbyists" pack of otohime. So far so good. I'm pretty impressed at how easy(but time consuming) their program is. Well worth the investment. Plus, the look on my daughters face while watching the fry eat and develop is PRICELESS! Good to know, good project next summer maybe for the kids and I to keep them interested in reef tanks. Thanks so much for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 You betcha! I'll post updates every few days with development pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Very cool Chewie! Thanks for posting these... it will be fun to follow their progress. I also remember the many informative Barelycuda posts on all things clown rearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 You going to start the clown basement now better get a few more....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 No way.... 1 batch is taking all of my time... Gonna raise 2-3 clutches for now. We'll see maybe down the road a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Here's the best shot I can get right now... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Mamma layed another batch. I'm guesstimating 500 this time.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 I still have close to 100 survivors. Lost a few during water changes. It seems like they're attracted(curious) about anything attached to my hand...(siphon, sieve, flashlight, and beers ????). A few have succumbed to injuries via siphon tube during cleaning/water changes. PITA! They're doing well other than that. Eating Rotifers, Otohime A and live baby brine. Can't wait until metamorphosis! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Metamorphosis!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil&Fin Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 This is so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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