Anemone for clownfish?

[themartins]

We'd like to add an anemone for clownfish to host. Any suggestions on what type would work well in a 38 gal?

 

[bribo12]

Bubble tips are usually the main ones O. Clowns host but even then it is a tops up if they will actually host it. My pair host my Duncan and torch over my rose bubble tip


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[Mr tap water]

Also the long tentacle is worth a look at.

 

[melosu58]

If you put the anemone in there it will be no guarantee the clown will go to it.

 

[Mr tap water]

If you put the anemone in there it will be no guarantee the clown will go to it.

This is true it Took mine a couple of years before they decided to go into my bubble tip.

Here is a link that might be worth a try if you have any problem.
https://youtu.be/g7pGnlGdP-E

 

[54seaweed]

I have a pair of clowns yes they love nems but they also enjoy a nice rock to host ,in other words they'll host anything

 

[themartins]

Are there any concerns with housing a nem?

 

[Mr tap water]

Are there any concerns with housing a nem?

They can wander into your flow pumps also go where ever they like and my sting other corals, but most settle within a short time.

 

[Sniperhank]

They will settle of the lighting and flow in the tank is strong and suitable enough for it. Even then any stressor can cause it to move, my bta went for a walk after years after the flow changed in the tank after a power outage.


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[themartins]

Not sure we're ready for an anemone at this point.

 

[Mr tap water]

When your water chemistry is stable for a length of time, then is the time to think about whether you want One or not.[emoji846]

 

[themartins]

Tank has been set up for over 6 years, and chemistry has been stable since nitrogen cycle was complete.

 

[Mr tap water]

Sorry didn't realise I would say then if you really like them you should go for it.[emoji846]

 

[themartins]

No worries. I'm just not sure that I want to risk a nem stinging/eating inhabitants. Maybe we'll just get a nice Duncan or Torch to see if we can get them to host using the method in the video above. Maybe we'll plan a nem/clownfish tank in a future build.

 

[Mr tap water]

Mine used to host a elegance,
And I hope you have good luck on which ever you choose[emoji846]