breeding damselfish

[mzarka2]

I have had a pair of domino damsels spawn in my 80 gallon fish only tank, and subsequently in a 26 gallon isolation tank. When I tried to keep the eggs with the parents, they ate them about 4 days after spawning. They have recently spawned again and I have seperated them from the eggs. I have a airstone nearby for circulation. How many days will it be before the eggs hatch? How long with the yolk sac stay attached? What should I feed the fry?
thanks

 

[ocellaris_keeper]

Mzarka2: Contrats!! I haven't had any success with my percula clowns yet, but your damsels are spawning regularly. I have few questions and comments before I discuss:
Are you planning on selling these little devils for a profit? If the anser is yes, fire away. If the answer is no - then I don't know about you but having any damsels in my tank has been a nuisance.
take a look at the Burgess Atlas marine book. It talks about everything and good luck.

 

[the bluedevil]

The eggs usually hatch on the 4th night just after lights out. They are free swimming and need to be feed rotifers and other small live foods. If you dont have it, Joyce Wilkerson's book is right on when it comes to breeding/rearing clowns (works the same for Damsels). Click here to purchase.