Clownfish breeding

[PaysonReef]

Hello all,

I am in the beginning phases of setting up a new fish room and want to take the next step for me in the hobby...breeding clownfish. I am going to post three different questions in this forum and am hoping to get some help on the topic. I have not begun setting anything up yet and am still in the research phase. It will still be a while before I will be able to get my clowns and begin the process as I need to set it all up, cycle the tanks, etc.

I have ordered a book that was recommended to me and it is on its way and should be here this week. I am excited to learn more and to have my family learn this as I go as well.

I am hoping people here on the forum can share their experiences and some of the things they have learned as they have done this. Both successes and errors/how they fixed them.

Thank you for your advice and help.

 

[D-Nak]

Google "pickles guide to breeding clownfish"

 

[PaysonReef]

I read that last night. Seemed very informative and helpful. Thank you for the reference. Any other experiences to share or other advice that is not on that post?

Thanks

 

[D-Nak]

Are you planning to breed for profit, or is it simply a challenge for you? Your answer determines how you'll set up your system.

 

[PaysonReef]

For now it is to learn and have a challenge but may turn into wanting to breed for profit in the future. I am not sure that 4 sets of clownfish will bring much profit. What is the difference for the setup?

Thanks

 

[Ebslinger]

I would caution you a little on this... please make sure you have homes for the fish once they're ready to go.

I've seen some beginning breeders stuck with 30 - 40 fish, and no idea what to do with them.

Just my two cents.

 

[PaysonReef]

Thank you for the thoughts and advice. I have already thought about that due to my history of breeding African Cichlids. I have a couple ways to ensure I am not stuck with them, though, so that is not a worry of mine right now.

Thank you for the concern and thoughts. Please keep them coming. I am happy to hear all advice and thoughts...good and bad.