At what age?

[Shell]

At what age will clown fish lay eggs?

 

[Shell]

Bump

 

[Shell]

Anyone please.

 

[Bunnee911]

It depends on so many factors it can only be a guess.

 

[Pete polyp]

There's no guarantee they will ever lay eggs

 

[LostInTheDark]

As a quideline I have 2 pair on a 225. One pair started at about a year and the others about 18 months. All were juveniles when started.

 

[hatrix11]

I would love to see some data on this. What age they mature, pair, lay eggs. However, sadly I don't think we even know their lifespan tbh.

 

[LostInTheDark]

Sorry I didn't keep a log but every pair is different as well as the tank conditions. I recently pulled out a bunch of anemones and disrupted their routine. They've spent the last few months sparring for the best spots and haven't laid eggs in that time.

 

[LostInTheDark]

They're are a bunch of people that breed them on here and I'm sure eventually someone with a lot more info than me will chime in.

 

[Shell]

Thank you.

 

[Bunnee911]

I have several books on the subject, but I believe Joyce Wilkersons was the most helpful.

 

[Bunnee911]

I found a site that gives estimates. Is it allowed to post a link?

 

[Bunnee911]

http://www.fishchannel.com/saltwater-aquariums/species-info/clownfish/breeding-clownfish.aspx

 

[Blue Lip]

My latz clownfish started to spawn when they turned about 3.5 years old.

 

[Bunnee911]

I believe the age of the female is more important than the age of the male.

 

[bairdimusprime]

My Picasso clowns are a little over 3 years old they clean rocks and behave as though they will spawn regularly but never lay any eggs....