anemone first? or clownfish first?

[tony1988]

Which should I add first, the anemone or the clownfish? I mean, if I added the clownfish first, will it ever host the anemone if it will be added few months later? plus, my tank is 2 month old, can I add an anemone?

 

[ThRoewer]

In my opinion it doesn't matter what is first as long as the pairing is right.
For the fish it would likely be best if there is already an established anemone they can settle into.

But 2 months is a bit new to add an anemone, unless you know what you are doing.

 

[davocean]

Agree pairing w/ a natural host match is always preferred, and if your tank is that new you should wait, and read a lot as to what fits you and your tank best.
Read what each nem needs in care, rock or sand bed, light and flow, and what works in your already built tank, and what it's natural clown fish would be would be my advice at this point.
Many like me that focus on clowns and nems build the tank to suit the needs of what we plan to keep, and that is usually thought out in advance before building the tank.

 

[tony1988]

I'm planing to keep 2 little ocellaris clownfish & a bta, so what's your opinion?

 

[ThRoewer]

BTA is not a natural host for ocellaris. If you want this pairing I would suggest to get ocellaris that are already in a bta at the store.