raising baby clowns

[dreamer44]

I am just wondering...if you have a pair of mated clowns that lay a clutch, is it a "must" to take the eggs out when theyre near hatching? or will the parent clowns raise them if you leave them alone...?
Im new to all of this and curious.
if you dont take the eggs out near hatching, will the parent clowns eat the newly born clowns...?
Thanks in advance for any info you may share.
Lori
Im refering to the clowns that resemble "nemo" (I know some of you hate when they are refered to in this way,,,,but im not sure if they are percula or some other name...LoL please dont take offense. thanks again

 

[dawman]

That really depends on how good the parents are . Some will eat the eggs or fry , some don`t . You won`t know for sure until it happens . I would remove the eggs and hatch them .

 

[dawman]

Also if you plan on getting a pair , do you know the cultures you need ? Also recommend getting the book "Clownfishes" by Joyce Wilkerson if you don`t already have it .