Clownfish Eggs: What Fish Eat Them and Their Behavior in Aquariums
Certain fish eat clownfish eggs. Barracudas, groupers, snappers, eels, and some wrasse and triggerfish target them. Clownfish parents consume unhealthy eggs to help fry survive. Male clownfish fertilize the eggs. Healthy eggs hatch shortly after lights out, which attracts light. In aquariums, clownfish exhibit protective behavior toward their eggs. The adult clownfish diligently guard their … Read more