Break out the cigars!

[rwhite]

I just got back from Milwaukee after many delays at the airport in Cleveland, so needless to say I was in a bad mood. Stopped for some beers and got home home and did a tank inspection. Bummed that some new xenia didnt make it and confused by the absence of a stalk of xenia thats been doing well. In that same area is a BTA with 2 Clarkiis and they were acting a little weird. At this point I'm concerned about the well being of the reef, but, upon further inspection, I realized why they were acting funny. We were witnessing the laying of eggs! Ran to get the cam and came up with a few decent shots, nothing spectacular, but very exciting for us. Heres a few and hopefully I'll be able to get some better shots later...shes still laying more. My mood has changed from horrible to indescribable! In this one ya'll may see why I thought they were being weird.

 

[rwhite]

You can see the eggs a little better in this one. It was awesome catching them in the act.

 

[h2oengr]

Clarkii clowns aren't my favorite, but killer that they are so happy to reproduce in your tank. Congrats!
<drawin a smoke on a big fat Punch cigar>

 

[rwhite]

And heres the best close up I could get under the circumstances.

 

[saltwaternewbie]

Hey keep me posted on the little fish fest you got going on over there~~!!!!

 

[corbin1234]

you have to inform us on how you kids are doing, the moment they hatch please tells us all about whats going on:joy:

 

[rwhite]

Well, if they have an opportunity to hatch, the probability of survival is slim. I'm 99.9% sure they would fall victim to filtration or predation. Maybe one day we can offer an environment to prop. some babies, but right now its not possible. I have already noticed that some eggs have disappeared, probably from the nocturnal hunters. But if anything happens I'll be sure to let everyone know.

 

[wocka]

aww u call almost see there yellow and white skin. thats alot of babies