anemone and clown awkward relationship

[emmitt21]

so, i have had this sebae anemone for about seven or eight months now and have had my clown for less time, for about five months or so. since adding the clown he has let the powerhead be his host for most of the time, yet he has gotten into the habit of hanging around the anemone all day while the lights are on. he will hover close to it and seems to like it yet he wont actually touch it. then, when it comes time to sleep finally he will still retreat up to the corner of the tank by the powerhead. he has been doing this for a couple months and i dont see a break in the pattern.

any reason why he wont touch the anemone or will he eventually do you think? also, if another clown was added would there be a better chance/same chance i would have a hosting anemone? thanks

 

[bobby415]

What kind of clown do u have?

 

[emmitt21]

it is an ocellaris

 

[emmitt21]

.. i believe its ocellaris... im trying to add a pic of him. the clown and wrasse are buddies i guess, they hang out a lot...

 

[emmitt21]

sigh, well im not trying to spam but if i bought another clown the hope would be for it to entice the pair into the anemone.. if its a lost cause though or if it is up to chance then just let me know..

 

[rhdoug]

In the end it is up to the fish. Be patient.

 

[DarthNater]

i have heard of people taping pictures to the outside of the tank of anemones hosting clowns and it working. might sound weird but some people have said it works.