breeding clowns

[mielikkishunt]

I bought two perculas, they're a little over an inch and 1/4, at what age/size do they usually decide what sex they're going to be?

And what do you need to do to set up breeding them?

[kimsie]

I recently bought this book and am half way thought it. It seems be an excellent source for this type of information...

http://www.amazon.com/Clownfishes-Jo.../dp/1890087041


From what I've read so far, they will decide in the first few months who is going to win the prize of being the female - then they'll eventually begin sharing a nighttime area together... I haven't gotten to the part yet that tells me what age they start spawning! But I would really recommend the book - it's great! She gives all the detailed information on what you need to breed them...

[Barelycuda]

If you are wanting to try to breed your percs you should try to buy the clownfishes book by joyce wilkerson (the on kimsie linked above). I have read min several times & refer to it constantly. The age/size part depends on the fish. Some of the forums I have read say 18-24 months old but it depends on the fish.

[hng]

Hmmm...I wonder if I bought my clowns too late. They may not be able to change sex anymore.

[kitsapdan]

they will change sex at any age. if there is no female then one will change