Breeding Saltwater Fish

Many popular saltwater fish, from clownfish to gobies and dottybacks, can be bred in a home aquarium with the right setup. These guides walk you through choosing a pair, getting them to spawn, caring for the eggs and raising the larvae on live foods until they reach juvenile size. Captive breeding takes patience, but it is one of the most rewarding parts of the hobby, and every tank-raised fish is one less taken from a reef.

Pair of ocellaris clownfish guarding orange eggs on a flowerpot in an aquarium

Breeding Clownfish: A Complete Guide for Aquarists

Breeding clownfish at home: pair setup, water parameters, spawning signs, hatch night, rotifers, water changes and raising larvae to juveniles.