Percula

[carla]

Does anyone know how to identify wether a clown is male or female? I have been readingg that clowns a relativly easy to breed. I just don't know how to identify what you are buying. If anyone has any ideas let me know thanks.

 

[topfish]

Femals are the largest one in the tank, the males are the 2nd largest, and if there are other clownfish they are in the middle. Untill the female or the male die or leave the tank.

 

[rob2]

I'm planning on breeing clowns also. Shopping for fish again today. I've been reading everything I can get my hands on and I've learned that Clowns are all males untill the dominant/larger one becomes a female. There are a few methods of pairing:
1)One, ofcourse is to purchase a 'mated pair'. I haven't found anyone that sells them but I hear they command a high price of $2-300. ?? A little out of my league!
2)Buy a whole group, varrying in size, and let them pair off naturally.
3)Buy one very small and one larger, make them comfortable and hope for the best.
I'm using the third. I'm also planning to leave these two in the tank (60 gal.) without any other fish, for a month or two. I thought it might help. We'll see!
Best of luck! Let us know how you do.