Clarkii and Anemone

[Greg31]

So I just got two clarkii last night for my 20g. Both are about an inch big, and seem to be very happy. They both ate as soon as I put them in the tank.

I have a rock anemone and a condy (I havent seen him in a week, i assume he is just hiding somewhere, I hope).

Would the clarkii host either of these or could I get another anemone (suggest one) that they may be happier with and would do fine in my 20g?

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

I wouldn't suggest any hosting anemone for a 20g tank. It's just too small.

 

[Greg31]

How about sebae anemone?

 

[Toddrtrex]

A "sebae" anemone (( if you are referring to H. Crispa )) is a hosting anemone, and therefore will get too big for your tank. Heck, I personally wouldn't have a pair of Clarkiis in a 20 either.

 

[Dream2aReef]

Clarks get bigger than some other clowns and you might find that a 20 is to small. Having a nem for your clown to host in doesn't mean they it will. I have one tank where the clowns host in a nem and another tank where the clowns host in a corner instead of the nem that's in the tank with them. However, I agree with the above posts that a 20 is too small for a hosting nem but, thats just my opinion.

 

[Greg31]

Oh well . So you dont think the clarkii are a good idea in the 20 either?

 

[bracket50]

20g is just too small for them. Smallest I would recommend would be a 30...and that is the minimum.


just my 2c

 

[Dream2aReef]

Like I said it's just my opinion but, I have 3 of them in a 125 and the female right now is between 2-3 inches long and I think as they grow it will get a little cramped in a 20 for them.

 

[Greg31]

bummer...I guess I could always take them back.

 

[Dream2aReef]

I think that would be best if you can and see if you could pick up a couple of smaller clowns that won't get so big.

 

[Greg31]

They are so cool though! I guess Itd be best thing.

 

[Greg31]

Here are some pics of them. I love their tails. Anyone have any clue on the starfish? I have asked my LFS and on all websites and no one has a clue.

 

[anothermineral]

Greg, Another solution might be to keep them in the 20 for the time being (a 20 for 2 fish an inch long is more than adequate with proper filtration and/or LR) and then maybe upgrade to a 40 breeder down the road. You could still use the 20 as a QT or a frag tank.

If you do decide to keep them, just be prepared as they will grow to at least 3 inches. I currently keep my pair in a 40 with no other fish.

 

[Greg31]

Ok, thanks.

 

[bues0022]

Their tails will change significantly as they age. The white stripe along the top of the tail will fade away, and some (or most) of the black will also. Do a google search on adult Clarkii's to see what I'm describing.