Captive bred vs. ocean clownfish

[brett559]

Some stores sell captive-bred clownfish. I really want to get some clownfish to set up in an anemone. Is there a difference between the type of clownfish (captive-bred vs. not) and the likelihood of it hosting an anemone. Is a captive-bred clownfish less likely to seek out an anemone?

 

[Vapour1ze]

No, Captive will still host. Absolutely. Wild caught is cruel.

 

[wooden_reefer]

Some stores sell captive-bred clownfish. I really want to get some clownfish to set up in an anemone. Is there a difference between the type of clownfish (captive-bred vs. not) and the likelihood of it hosting an anemone. Is a captive-bred clownfish less likely to seek out an anemone?

Captive bred should carry fewer pathogens.

 

[AdamNC]

Always support captive propagation whenever possible, it will only benefit us and our children in the future.

 

[peasofme]

captive are much healthier fish. an anemone requires an expert reefer.

 

[jrp1588]

captive are much healthier fish. an anemone requires an expert reefer.

I don't know about expert. I had thriving bubble tips after being in the hobby for about 6 months. I actually had to start selling them off they reproduced so much. They just require light, space, and decent water. I found them to be more hardy than SPS coral.