anemone beat up by clown

[llmrbluell]

well i got this maybe 4" rbta and i recently got a 3" golden maroon clown... and it was hosting it right away. now............... my rbta looks really beat up.. will it kill my anemone?! any options?

 

[Octoshark]

Are there any other possible reasons for its "beat up" appearance? Poor water quality, lighting, etc? Improper acclimation, etc

Maybe post a picture of the anemone so we can see what it looks like "beat up"

 

[Slickcg33]

its very possible that the clown is beating it up. Im going through a similar experience with my Clarkiis and LTA. You can read about it here if you're interested http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1797706 If it is the clown that is doing it, you need to isolate the anemone from the clown one way or another.

 

[llmrbluell]

yeah im for sure the clown is beating it up.. because it was perfectly fine until i put that clown in today....... i even saw him sucking on one of its testicles. i hope i can catch that clown out.. would like to keep the rbta

 

[Typlus5]

yeah im for sure the clown is beating it up.. because it was perfectly fine until i put that clown in today....... i even saw him sucking on one of its testicles. i hope i can catch that clown out.. would like to keep the rbta

I think you meant "tentacles"....right:eek2:

 

[foodog]

I think you meant "tentacles"....right:eek2:

You bought a gay clown.

 

[llmrbluell]

I think you meant "tentacles"....right:eek2:

yes you are right :hmm4: haha dam i cant get him out!!!! i read the guide and its not working!!!!! AHH!!!!!! any more tips?

 

[nanoman31]

golden maroon clowns are verry agressive with anenomes. That's why the anenome has to be much bigger than the clown itself. I have read about this before. Actually, my maroon clown killed my anenome for this same reason. You have to get a bigger one!

 

[gonzo4reef]

LMAO I almost fell out of my chair LOL

 

[reefmo]

OMG... So funny.

 

[Desertdweller]

If I was RBTA I'd want to keep that clown, she's one hell of a host.

 

[gonzo4reef]

use a fish trap

took me a while to answer. Fell out of chair after reading a second time

 

[gonzo4reef]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1800900

these guys were borrowing one in your area

 

[Reeefer]

You bought a gay clown.

Yep, that must be it!Lol

 

[J-Bass]

:lol:Freudian slip? "sucking on one of its testicles":lolspin:

 

[slick6669]

Lmao!! Ahahaha he must like fish sticks...if you don get it watch southpark lol

 

[9thwonder]

lol

 

[Sinful Aquatics]

Dang! Lol

 

[heatdissipation]

That was to funny, how long have you had the anemone, what are your water parameters? Seeing you are a new member just wondering if maybe your tank isnt ready for an anemone, some test results, lighting config, age of tank and other info may help us to help you.

 

[savethereef]

man you got a gay Clown you need to get rid of him quick. I hear its contagious.
Get him out ASAP!