Gorgi Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 More of an fyi....Two years ago this coming March i purchased two ocellaris clowns from Booyahs at our frag swap. Both were of unequal size. Pretty docile for the most part until this last yr as the female decided to nip at my hands when cleaning the glass. For such small fish (which have grown a great deal) they have a nasty bite even through latex gloves. I had wondered when they would become sexually mature and have read it can take 1-2 yrs. Thats pretty accurate as i noticed this evening a small clutch of eggs on the seal of the tank. This is the first clutch of eggs i have seen. They host in a zoa colony which has really taken a beating the past month. I have no interest at present to raise clownfish, but can say it almost took two years for sexual maturity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldend Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Nice! Males mature a little faster. Usually by 9 months though I think I have heard as little as 6 as rare occurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBugmaster Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Awesome! I thinks it's cool when they behave in a more natural way by mating up and laying eggs, even if you have no plans to raise them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Awesome!! I’m hoping to start raising clowns, as well as hopefully phyto, pods and maybe even seahorses this yr. !! Working on obtaining tanks and equipment to do so then will read up more and refresh my knowledge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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