bane Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Read a copy of Practical Fishkeeping and in the Q&A section they stated that some clownfishes DO NOT need anemones ..... True ? If so ...what are the species I could get ? Any clown-experts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chercm Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 my clown do not even go near to the anemones Quote Humble tank : Size: 4x2.5x2 ft - Display Equipment : Return 1 : Ecotech marine L1 Return 2 : Ecotech marine M1 CR : Skimz CM122 - Caribsea extra course media with Grotech magnesium Light : ATI 8x54W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cornyfish Posted February 16, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 16, 2006 Read a copy of Practical Fishkeeping and in the Q&A section they stated that some clownfishes DO NOT need anemones ..... True ? If so ...what are the species I could get ? Any clown-experts ? Well, all clownfishes can do very well without anemones... Just that if you want them to breed in your tank, the chances of them doing so would be alot higher if you have an anemone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kueytoc Posted February 16, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 16, 2006 well it's kinda nice to see clowns nesting among the tentacles of anemone...but do consider what you will be keeping together in ya marine tank. If u want to keep LPS or SPS, then my advice is to skip it to avoid killing your expensive gems. So far my paired African clowns have been living happily without anemone. Yet it's interesting to see them nestle among my bubbles or even my zoos colony. Quote WRASSEY REEF PARADISE 4ftx2.5ftx2.5ft SRC Site: Welcome to My World of WRASSEYS !!! CHUISUI Site: WRASSEY World of REEF Paradise !!! mio CAN-REEF Site: Wrassey World !!! SiamReefClub Site: WRASSEY MASTER Hyper ไฮเปà¸à¸£à¹Œ ; Silly Fools ; Labanoon ; I-Nam ไà¸à¸™à¹‰à¸³ ; Modern Dog ; Sirasak Ittipolpanish ; Annita - Nisita Pongsong Twin-CAMs Power Module ! ; MIO Dream Car ! ; MIO Alter-EGO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ervine Posted February 16, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 16, 2006 my resident clown of about 4 years won't part from my hammer coral... I believe clowns often host in a lot of other corals and not anenomes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted February 16, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 16, 2006 Clowns will host in alot of LPS, or they might not at all and just keep swimming aroung your tank. The point is anemones are totally unnecessary....and even if you dont have LPS, i don't think it'll matter too. Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bane Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hey thanks for all the info .... Never had a clown before .......... Thinking of adding it to my tank current : clouded moray+picasso trigger+3 lionfish(radiata/manchu/volitans)+ peacock wrasse+polka-dot grouper ... I'm getting a big one of course .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member PerculaClownfish Posted February 17, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted February 17, 2006 oooo.. a danger.. try to get an aggrisive clown like a maroon or an african.. So at least they can tahan being bullied!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member raydiative Posted March 2, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hey... Seriously.. i dun think clown needs any ane to survive... i got my maroon 2 yrs back when i was a tiny baby... its grown to about 2 times its size now... it's home?? a shell of my dead clam... lol Quote A man with a reef tank is a man with an empty wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondekker Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 sorry for resurrectting this old post. recently my in law passed me his clownfish that he kept for 4 years. it host in this anemone since the day he got it. now it's in my 2 feet tank with a LR. it's hanging out between the overflow box and the tank glass. it hardly swim few inches away from its comfort zone even during feeding. is it a normal behavior? it's eating and have no obvious signs of stress, just not swimming around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member poomoon Posted June 14, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted June 14, 2011 sorry for resurrectting this old post. recently my in law passed me his clownfish that he kept for 4 years. it host in this anemone since the day he got it. now it's in my 2 feet tank with a LR. it's hanging out between the overflow box and the tank glass. it hardly swim few inches away from its comfort zone even during feeding. is it a normal behavior? it's eating and acting normally, just not swimming around. IMO it's normal. my GBTA became too big for my tank, so had to sell it off. it was hosted by my clowns for quite long already. since then, they started to host also the same area - overflow. though they would still normally swim out (maybe bcoz they're quite well oriented with the tank and it's inhabitants already), until lately, it started to host my duncans. did you place the clown directly after getting it ? if yes, then i think that's what to expect. as long as it's feeding still and look healthy. you should start to see it venture out soon. just check time to time cheers ! Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondekker Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 yeah...i place it directly into my tank. total change of environment for the poor fella, from 622 to 211 wonder if i add more rock will make it feel more at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member poomoon Posted June 14, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted June 14, 2011 yeah...i place it directly into my tank. total change of environment for the poor fella, from 622 to 211 wonder if i add more rock will make it feel more at home is it alone ? i think try not to change anything yet and observe, it may still be stressed let em settle in well first and get comfy Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondekker Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 is it alone ? i think try not to change anything yet and observe, it may still be stressed let em settle in well first and get comfy yes it is alone. the first fish after months of cycling. my misus told me if the fish die i'm dead, so its quite a nervous time will SOS if anything not right, thanks for the advise bro! cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondekker Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 finally start to swim, curious and active little fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member poomoon Posted June 17, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted June 17, 2011 finally start to swim, curious and active little fella good to know. was really just stressed with the new environment ... later on, for sure ur clown will find something to host, and they will host almost anything Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus prime Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 My maroons never have anemoneS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted June 29, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted June 29, 2011 My maroon clown dun have too! Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member poomoon Posted June 29, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted June 29, 2011 My maroons never have anemoneS My maroon clown dun have too! are they hosting anything ? Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus prime Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 mine just hide in gaps of live rocks.. dare not put my hand in my tank, sure kana attack by it(defend territory) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondekker Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 mine just hide in gaps of live rocks.. dare not put my hand in my tank, sure kana attack by it(defend territory) i got attacked yesterday when i was doing some maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clement_jr Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 my maroon stick to the anemone 24/7. btw, what other species of crown can i add that will live in harmony? Quote The spirit of sharing... always remember forum is like its name - forum Singapore Reef Club – We are an online discussion community which aim to provide quality information about setting up and keeping a marine reef aquarium. By joining us as a members, you will be able to learn and share your experience in this hobby and at the same time making some friends here !! We hope by educating the public about the marine hobby, we will be able to create greater awareness of the fragility of our coral reefs as well as loving each and every living fish / corals we purchase as a responsible reefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ketchup Posted November 21, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 21, 2011 I don't think you can add another clown into the same anemone.. a smaller maroon may be ok and may pair up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I don't think you can add another clown into the same anemone.. a smaller maroon may be ok and may pair up I dont so chances they will fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gak Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 my clown do not even go near to the anemones Yup, my captivity bred clowns also the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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