Why Wont My Clowns Lay Eggs Anymore?

[jacknjill]

I got my tank as a complete setup about a year and a half ago, actually, maybe 2 years by now, i dont really know
I have two tomato clowns, female about 5-5 1/2 inches, male, 1-1 1-2 inches
Anyways, when the lady that had them before me had them, they laid eggs regularly, every couple of weeks. But ever since i got them, they havent laid ANY eggs! They used to have an anemone but it died mysteriously a couple of months ago and i had to take it out.
Any ideas?
55 gallon tank
100 #'s lr
Various corals
Live sand
WAS a rose bubble tip anemone
1x175 watt MH and 2x110 watt vhos

 

[seannmelly]

i thought they had to have a anenome to lay eggs? i could be wrong though

 

[jacknjill]

im not sure, thats why im asking. but even if they do, they had the anemone for over a year while i had them and they still didnt lay eggs

 

[seannmelly]

oh i dont know then, someone else will sure help you

 

[n_sarno]

Im no expert but let me ask this question.. Do you KNOW the clowns laid eggs before.. or did she SAY they did?

 

[clown123]

have u had them in there since the begining if not id give it time there definatly sizeable too breed!

 

[jacknjill]

Originally Posted by N_Sarno
Im no expert but let me ask this question.. Do you KNOW the clowns laid eggs before.. or did she SAY they did?

oh no, i SAW them. they actually had a batch on a rock when i got the tank. But a snail mowed over them and ate them. I guess thats because the mom was stressed from the move. but that is a good point

 

[jacknjill]

i think im going to get another anemone for them and see if that helps

 

[toyshika]

Do you think the female isnt into the male fish anymore? You know how some female fish like us woman need "change". LOL

 

[jacknjill]

LOL! yes, i think you hit the nail on the head, that is exactly what happened.

:hilarious