Geek in S.Cen PA - Reef-Geeks

bguile · Newbie-Geek

Hello all,

Just wanted to quickly introduce myself.

I've been in the hobby about 7 years now and am currently maintaining two DT's. One being a 40g reef tank and a 210g FOWLR.

I found this website through a google search that led me to the wonderfully (made) simple posts done by Barbara on growing rotifers, collecting clownfish larvae, and rearing clownfish. I have a pair of tank bred Ocellaris clowns that have laid their second batch of eggs and I'm going to attempt to raise them following those articles. I hope to document the process and at the same time contribute back to this community. Thanks for reading!

LadyOfIreland · Dr. Zoos

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Originally Posted by bguile

Hello all,

Just wanted to quickly introduce myself.

I've been in the hobby about 7 years now and am currently maintaining two DT's. One being a 40g reef tank and a 210g FOWLR.

I found this website through a google search that led me to the wonderfully (made) simple posts done by Barbara on growing rotifers, collecting clownfish larvae, and rearing clownfish. I have a pair of tank bred Ocellaris clowns that have laid their second batch of eggs and I'm going to attempt to raise them following those articles. I hope to document the process and at the same time contribute back to this community. Thanks for reading!

Good to have you!!!

So...got any pics of these tanks of yours??

We like pics here

That's great that you're attempting to raise clownfish babies!! I hope it works out for you

You'll find LOTS of good info on this site.

bguile · Newbie-Geek

Thanks. I'll have to get some posted tomorrow when I get back to my main computer!

installman · Newbie-Geek

Welcome to the site. Funny I found this site looking for clownfish rearing info too.

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

Welcome! This is one of the best forums out there, friendly people and there is a lot of cool info

rgrking · Spawning

Welcome to the site!!!! Congrats on taking the step to captive breeding!
Can't wait to see your tank!!!!

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

welcome to reef geeks !!

can't wait to learn more about your clowns

bguile · Newbie-Geek

Thanks for the welcome guys and gals. Here are a few of the most recent pics I have of my setups.

40G Reef- this is actually an older pic before the frags grew in about a year ago.

210g FOWLR - it's actually much more populated than this but it seems they all fleed when I brought the camera out!

Again this is the 40g from yesterday with actinics only

and here's the couple that ultimately brought me to this forum:

they are in the 210. I have a pair of Black Ocellaris in the 40g, but they have not spawned yet. Hopefully by the time they do I'll have the process down pat.

rgrking · Spawning

very cool. nice looking tank.

LadyOfIreland · Dr. Zoos

Tanks looks great! And a good lookin' clown pair too

Pat B · Geektacular

Your tanks look good, but we need more pics, cause we are greedy like that.

Barbara · Geekette

well HELLO there and welcome to reef-geeks!!!...so cool to hear how you found us! I just LOVE collecting and raising clownfish - - when you do it one time successfully, you will be hooked!

are you planning on collecting them by hand or machine? OR are you going to try the tile route?

GREAT to have 'ya here! I look forward to following a new breeding thread from you!

bguile · Newbie-Geek

Thanks all for the warm welcome and compliments!!

I'll get more pics up soon Pat. I usually have tons of them but have been kinda busy and somewhat neglective up until a few weeks ago but am getting back on track here soon.

Barbara, I've been debating on which way I should collect them. After the first batch I placed a clay saucer over their last location and this time they laid the eggs on the saucer. It'd be easy for me to take it out but I'm wondering which method would yeild me the most survivors. I'd rather catch them all using your method but it's not so comfortable to do because my tank is 30" high and starts 3 feet off the ground. It's a long time to wait for them to collect in a cup with my hands over my head...but we'll see. btw..I just started my thread in the breeding forum.

chris&barb · Lost

bguile

Love the rock work in both display tanks.

bguile · Newbie-Geek

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Originally Posted by chris&barb

bguile

Love the rock work in both display tanks.

Thanks! I'm more of a fish guy so I like to have big open areas for lots of fish to swim though I do like to see the occasional corals swaying back and forth in the current.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by bguile 11-19-2011, 09:07 PM	Newbie-Geek
Geek in S.Cen PA Hello all, Just wanted to quickly introduce myself. I've been in the hobby about 7 years now and am currently maintaining two DT's. One being a 40g reef tank and a 210g FOWLR. I found this website through a google search that led me to the wonderfully (made) simple posts done by Barbara on growing rotifers, collecting clownfish larvae, and rearing clownfish. I have a pair of tank bred Ocellaris clowns that have laid their second batch of eggs and I'm going to attempt to raise them following those articles. I hope to document the process and at the same time contribute back to this community. Thanks for reading!	Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York PA Posts: 24 Gameroom cash: $9120 Rep Power: 2
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by installman 11-19-2011, 10:25 PM	Newbie-Geek
Welcome to the site. Funny I found this site looking for clownfish rearing info too. __________________ The only things that happen fast in a reef tank are bad things.	Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 47 Gameroom cash: $12650 Rep Power: 2
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 11-20-2011, 12:07 AM	Insert Custom Title Here
Welcome! This is one of the best forums out there, friendly people and there is a lot of cool info __________________ All this knowledge is giving me a raging brainer!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 11-20-2011, 01:41 AM	Spawning
Welcome to the site!!!! Congrats on taking the step to captive breeding! Can't wait to see your tank!!!! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 11-20-2011, 01:46 AM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
welcome to reef geeks !! can't wait to learn more about your clowns __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by bguile 11-19-2011, 09:37 PM	Newbie-Geek
Thanks. I'll have to get some posted tomorrow when I get back to my main computer!	Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York PA Posts: 24 Gameroom cash: $9120 Rep Power: 2
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by bguile 11-20-2011, 08:46 PM	Newbie-Geek
Thanks for the welcome guys and gals. Here are a few of the most recent pics I have of my setups. 40G Reef- this is actually an older pic before the frags grew in about a year ago. 210g FOWLR - it's actually much more populated than this but it seems they all fleed when I brought the camera out! Again this is the 40g from yesterday with actinics only and here's the couple that ultimately brought me to this forum: they are in the 210. I have a pair of Black Ocellaris in the 40g, but they have not spawned yet. Hopefully by the time they do I'll have the process down pat.	Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York PA Posts: 24 Gameroom cash: $9120 Rep Power: 2
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 11-20-2011, 08:56 PM	Spawning
very cool. nice looking tank. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by LadyOfIreland 11-20-2011, 10:18 PM	Dr. Zoos
Tanks looks great! And a good lookin' clown pair too __________________ One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish... Will work for coral "If wishes were fishes, we'd all have full tanks."	Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 867 Gameroom cash: $259040 Rep Power: 34
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 11-21-2011, 08:42 AM	Geektacular
Your tanks look good, but we need more pics, cause we are greedy like that. __________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240165 Rep Power: 65
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 11-21-2011, 03:11 PM	Geekette
well HELLO there and welcome to reef-geeks!!!...so cool to hear how you found us! I just LOVE collecting and raising clownfish - - when you do it one time successfully, you will be hooked! are you planning on collecting them by hand or machine? OR are you going to try the tile route? GREAT to have 'ya here! I look forward to following a new breeding thread from you! __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by bguile 11-21-2011, 08:57 PM	Newbie-Geek
Thanks all for the warm welcome and compliments!! I'll get more pics up soon Pat. I usually have tons of them but have been kinda busy and somewhat neglective up until a few weeks ago but am getting back on track here soon. Barbara, I've been debating on which way I should collect them. After the first batch I placed a clay saucer over their last location and this time they laid the eggs on the saucer. It'd be easy for me to take it out but I'm wondering which method would yeild me the most survivors. I'd rather catch them all using your method but it's not so comfortable to do because my tank is 30" high and starts 3 feet off the ground. It's a long time to wait for them to collect in a cup with my hands over my head...but we'll see. btw..I just started my thread in the breeding forum.	Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York PA Posts: 24 Gameroom cash: $9120 Rep Power: 2
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 12-05-2011, 10:30 AM	Lost
bguile Love the rock work in both display tanks.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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