Clownfish Breeding Signs?
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 6:12 AM
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Hi all I moved my pair of Black Darwins clownfish to their own reef tank (with a bangaii cardinal as the only other inhabitatant) about a month ago. There is a clay pot in there in which they immediately took to hosting. Tonight while sitting eating dinner watching the tank, both the male and female began cleaning the pot and are still vibrating and shaking all over the pot. I have had them for at least 2.5-3 years now so they are mature. The female also has a vent that looks like a bangaii cardinal vent extending from her belly. Is this the egg papilla or just where the poop comes out? They have been cleaning the pot for a while now. I am just wondering whether this means breeding is approaching? Fingers crossed they are good signs that breeding is near My occelaris clowns in my other tank have been doing the same. They have been cleaning a piece of clay tile and one of their favourite pieces of rock under their toadstool coral for a while as well. Looks like things have been heating up since I seperated the pairs Thanks Matt
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