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Have you heard of the LIghtning Maroon clownfish?

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melev
, 07-26-2011 at 11:13 AM (3283 Views)
If you haven't, it's one amazing looking clown from Papua New Guinea. A friend of mine received one last year, because he's a fish breeder. As you can imagine, he's been barraged with queries regarding mating and possibly viable egg clutches ever since. Matt's a busy guy, but he went out of his way to assure that this fish was well cared for every time Murphy threw something its way.

The next milestone was reached at last. Read his latest entry here: http://www.lightning-maroon-clownfish.com/?p=1117

Did I mention there's a video?

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  1. Jnarowe's Avatar
    wow. unreal.
  2. agsansoo's Avatar
    Yes I have. As a one time maroon clownfish breeder. I wish Matt all the luck in the world on his breeding effort. Maybe one day soon, the offspring will be for sale.
  3. DJ in WV's Avatar
    this might be alittle off the subject here but i really like the maroon clowns and would like to add them to my tank with a host. Are these fish as nasty as some say or are they viable in a mixed reef community tank
  4. melev's Avatar
    It just depends. I had some that were never an issue for me, but I didn't have them with a lot of other tank mates. They lived in a 20g with a few other items and seemed happy enough. Eventually, I broke down the tank and gave the pair to a friend. The female died later, but the male is still going strong. We estimated his age at 14 years old, and is very likely transitioning to female and needs a new mate soon.
  5. agsansoo's Avatar
    My female (photo in avatar) is a sweetheart to me. I can hand feed her. I've had her almost five years now. My only complaint is she likes to re-arrange the corals in her area of the tank.
  6. Heathd's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by DJ in WV
    this might be alittle off the subject here but i really like the maroon clowns and would like to add them to my tank with a host. Are these fish as nasty as some say or are they viable in a mixed reef community tank
    My maroon clowns are sweet hearts and very docile compared to a pair of tomatos and false percs I have had in the past.

    Now, I think if I gave them an anemone to host in, or moved them to another tank, it could change. Its seems like they havent really defined any area of the tank as their territory, and if they ever do, then it will be another story.
  7. larry.beck's Avatar
    Thanks for the link melev. I've actually been following the blog but have been busy with a move this weekend and week and hadn't caught the update. Here's hoping the lightning is a genetic mutation that can be reproduced!