Clarkii clowns and eggs

[ccCapt]

My mated pair of clarkii clowns have been laying eggs for around 5 yrs or so. Here's a couple pics. (Wish I had a better camera)

 

[AquaRick]

Very Nice Larry. Any thoughts yet on raising the fry if you haven't already?

 

[ccCapt]

Thanks. No plans on even attempting to raise the fry. Way too much time and work involved.

 

[BHead707]

awesome! and camera seems like it does a fine job to me

 

[tarpon]

Woah. Are those tiny little eyes and yolk sacks? Or am i seeing things

 

[ccCapt]

Yep. The eggs will hatch in the next day or 2....and become free food for the other fish in the tank.

 

[tarpon]

Do all of them always get eaten?

 

[ccCapt]

Yes. They have been laying eggs about every 3 weeks for over 5 yrs and not 1 fry ever make it to daylight (they hatch at night).

 

[circus clowns]

How long did you have them, before they started laying eggs?

 

[tarpon]

Haha. Brutal

 

[ccCapt]

How long did you have them, before they started laying eggs?

I don't remember exactly, but I would guess maybe a year. They were both tiny when I bought them. Now the female is a good 3 1/2" - 4". She's big, fat and mean.