can I help them host?

[jbird69]

I am sorry if this topic has been discussed many times here.

I recently upgraded to a larger tank. Previously I had a spinecheek hosting my GBTA. I got rid of the clown when I upgraded because he had gotten too mean. I have since picked up a pair of clowns, They were marked as ORA true percs at the lfs but it has since been suggested here on RC that they may be picassos.

They couldnt care less about my anemone and I would like for them to host it. The bta is on a modest size LR that I can move, Ive tried moving the rock with the nem close to where the clowns like to swim with no results. Ive also turned off the flow and fed right over the bta and the clowns will feed right over it but never enter it.

Any tricks for getting these guys interested in the anemone?

 

[Roadkillstewie]

Really, about the best thing you can do... is have patience.

 

[E.intheC]

I agree with the above statement. Not much you can do. Don't 'scare' them in because they won't have developed enough of a protective coating and may be eaten by the anemone. Great looking 'nem and clowns though.

 

[jbird69]

Okay. Thanks for the responses. More or less confirmed what I suspected.

 

[COreefer]

I use a WC clown that I keep in a QT. I place the WC clown in the tank with the others and he goes straight to the anemone. the others chase him into it realize its the place to be and I take him out. Works everytime.