firefish breeding?

[crb530]

hey every one im still new to this whole sw tank thing and my tank had a mini cycle and it looks like its done with it the fish store said it looked like it was but im still going to give it time before i add fish

well i have chosen to buy firefish its a ten gallon tank so all i was putting in was two fire fish and i want a breeding pare does anyone know anything about breeding them

 

[melosu58]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/articles/articles/3/1/Cycle-your-salt-tank/Page1.html

You can know for sure if the cycle is done by doing what this article says.

 

[pat8you]

If you can find good information anywhere it will be on marinebreeder.org. Have to warn you though it is quite difficult to breed marine fish. You will need another tank for the larva and probably another larger tank for the grow out stage. Also, space for rotifers, artemia, and phyto culturs. Not a simple process.

 

[crb530]

really i cant leave them in that same tank ?

 

[roka64]

Nope, your critters will more than likely eat them.

 

[melosu58]

I agree. They will become tasty snacks.

 

[crb530]

you know what i didnt even think about that wont the fish watch over them though like they do in the wild

 

[blasterx]

You can find more information here: Marine Ornamental Fish & Invert Breeders Association • View forum - Ptereleotridae - Dartfish

However you need to remember that your fish aren't the only think in your tank, you've got your cleanup crew to think about. In addition they don't call it "live rock" and "live sand" for nothing, all sorts of stuff lives in there, and what lives, eats.