Learned somthing new today - Aquarium Advice

Charlie · 08-28-2006, 08:29 PM

In viewing the reef tanks and propagation tanks at the lfs I always assumed that I was looking at anenomes and corals. Today I was advised that there wasn't an anenome in the store.

My lfs doesn't recommend putting them in the same tank with corals. Bummer - because I always intended to put in at least one anenome so that I could enjoy the clown fish/anenome symbiotic relationship.

The lfs guy told me that clown fish will also have such a relationship with some corals. Is this true??

08-28-2006, 09:33 PM

I believe they can form a relationship with corals and also just about anything else in the tank from other peoples experiences

**lando** · 08-28-2006, 10:22 PM

believe it or not, but anemones are really considered reef safe. While many here have them in reefs (including myself) they should be given plenty of space to avoid chemical warefare. Also, while some some clown have been known to adpot certain corals as hosts (torch coral, long tenticle plate coral, hammer coral, etc.) it is rare and should not be depended on. It should actually be discouraged as the clown's agressive routing can irritate the coral, in some cases causing death. FWIW, a clown fish does not need a host to be happy in captivity.

Charlie · 08-29-2006, 06:53 AM

I see that the clown's preferred carpet anenome has too many down sides. Powerful stings, grows LARGE, etc. If I were to consider a single anenome for 2 Perculas, in a 46gal reef tank, what would your recommend? A hardy species would be preferred.

**Fluff** · 08-29-2006, 07:54 AM

A bubble tip anemone.

**lando** · 08-29-2006, 09:23 AM

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A bubble tip anemone.

**roka64** · 08-29-2006, 09:25 AM

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A bubble tip anemone.

Excellent choice!

**melosu58** · 08-29-2006, 11:44 AM

I have a tomato clown that host a pagoda cup and a gold maroon that host a bubble coral. Neither one will go near the anenomie

**Devilishturtles** · 08-29-2006, 12:58 PM

My clowns host my Torch Coral.

flamingonhot · 08-29-2006, 02:51 PM

Jeesh, some clowns will try hosting in everything!

Some corals, etc. though aren't too keen on the idea and may just plain out die like mentioned.
My pair of false percula clowns tried with some xenia once, and after having it tense up about 20 times, they gave up.

08-28-2006, 08:29 PM	#1
Charlie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 294	Learned somthing new today In viewing the reef tanks and propagation tanks at the lfs I always assumed that I was looking at anenomes and corals. Today I was advised that there wasn't an anenome in the store. My lfs doesn't recommend putting them in the same tank with corals. Bummer - because I always intended to put in at least one anenome so that I could enjoy the clown fish/anenome symbiotic relationship. The lfs guy told me that clown fish will also have such a relationship with some corals. Is this true?? __________________ 46 gal FOWLR 11lb Live Rock - 40lb Live Sand ProClear Pro 75 - LR rubble & skimmer in sump AC 300 HOB AC 402 Powerhead - AC 301 Powerhead

08-28-2006, 10:22 PM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,655 Images: 46	believe it or not, but anemones are really considered reef safe. While many here have them in reefs (including myself) they should be given plenty of space to avoid chemical warefare. Also, while some some clown have been known to adpot certain corals as hosts (torch coral, long tenticle plate coral, hammer coral, etc.) it is rare and should not be depended on. It should actually be discouraged as the clown's agressive routing can irritate the coral, in some cases causing death. FWIW, a clown fish does not need a host to be happy in captivity. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

08-29-2006, 06:53 AM	#4
Charlie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 294	I see that the clown's preferred carpet anenome has too many down sides. Powerful stings, grows LARGE, etc. If I were to consider a single anenome for 2 Perculas, in a 46gal reef tank, what would your recommend? A hardy species would be preferred. __________________ 46 gal FOWLR 11lb Live Rock - 40lb Live Sand ProClear Pro 75 - LR rubble & skimmer in sump AC 300 HOB AC 402 Powerhead - AC 301 Powerhead

08-29-2006, 07:54 AM	#5
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,854 Images: 29	A bubble tip anemone. __________________ ~Cindy

08-29-2006, 11:44 AM	#8
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,726 Images: 80	I have a tomato clown that host a pagoda cup and a gold maroon that host a bubble coral. Neither one will go near the anenomie __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

08-28-2006, 09:33 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	I believe they can form a relationship with corals and also just about anything else in the tank from other peoples experiences

08-29-2006, 12:58 PM	#9
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,904 Images: 17	My clowns host my Torch Coral. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

08-29-2006, 02:51 PM	#10
flamingonhot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: nekoosa,wisconsin Posts: 592 Images: 2	Jeesh, some clowns will try hosting in everything! Some corals, etc. though aren't too keen on the idea and may just plain out die like mentioned. My pair of false percula clowns tried with some xenia once, and after having it tense up about 20 times, they gave up. __________________ I'm tired of getting pointless messages. If your going to start a conversation or ask me something, keep up with it.

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