How long is the mother clownfish pregnant or how do they take to hatch?

Clownfish are sequential hermaphrodites, meaning that they can change sex during their lifetime. All clownfish start out as male, and the dominant male of the group will eventually become a female.

When a female clownfish is ready to lay eggs, she will choose a suitable spawning site, such as a rock or coral head. The male will then guard the eggs until they hatch, which typically takes 6-10 days.

The eggs are round, white, and about 1 millimeter in diameter. They are laid in clusters of 50-100 eggs, and the male will fan them with his fins to keep them oxygenated.

Once the eggs hatch, the male will continue to guard the larvae for another 2-3 weeks until they are able to swim and fend for themselves.

During this time, the larvae will feed on plankton and other small organisms in the water. They will also start to develop their adult coloration and markings.

After 2-3 weeks, the larvae will be ready to join the rest of the clownfish group.