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[Giget6542]

Are these clownfish eggs? Thought I had 2 males. What do I need to do? Have many years of saltwater aquarium life. Never have seen eggs before.

 

[natashakay.]

If you get two males one will eventually turn to female. Usually the bigger of the two end up being the female. I can’t get the video to load and play so I’m not super helpful on what it is I’m looking at lol

 

[Giget6542]

If you get two males one will eventually turn to female. Usually the bigger of the two end up being the female. I can’t get the video to load and play so I’m not super helpful on what it is I’m looking at lol

It’s blurry picture but this is what I am seeing. There are not as many ‘eggs’ today but the clowns will not leave the area. And noted to actually tank turns when fed. I hope if they are eggs and about to hatch I can save some. Have set up a tank for the fry using water from reef tank.

 

[ScubaFish802]

Yes, those are eggs. In my own experience the amount of eggs per round will vary, but over time seems to trend upwards. The batches I see this year are at least 2x what I would have seen last year.
The male will also eat the eggs he determines are not viable - other tank inhabitants likely will try an get a snack as well - part of the reason they get so defensive/territorial when the eggs are there so it is normal for some eggs to disappear.