Clarkii or tomato for an LTA?

[KyleP]

I previously posted about acquiring an LTA. The anemone is doing fine for the most part. Eating, healthy looking, getting color back, was somewhat bleached, but it won't stay put. Its not moving great distances either. Just a couple of inches. Not inflating to move either. Anyhow, I had a false percula in the tank, but had to take it out due to an illness. I believe it was something he had before I bought him. Anyhow, I really want to get a clown to take to this anemone, and from what I have read, a Clarkii naturally pairs up with an LTA. I read that a LTA does not naturally host a tomato clown, but it seems that tomato's are not too picky when it comes to anemone's. Any thoughts on this? Clarkii or tomato? Thanks for any input.

 

[davocean]

Never had a tomato, but I know clarks like em.
Both of these can be a bit territorial, keep that in mind.

 

[cb617]

check this out

http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf

there is a list of anemenes and the clowns they host in the wild

 

[bwest]

I personally would go with a clarkii. I previously had a pair of tomato clowns for my BTA, and the one kept nipping at me every time I put my hand in the tank, and wouldn't let me feed the anemone. The clarkiis I now have took to the anemone within 5 minutes and don't attack me during feeding, which is nice. I think they look better than the tomatos too.

 

[zoomfish1]

To keep the LTA where you want him, bury his foot in the sand and pile some rubble rocks around him. He should attach there to the glass. If he won't attach move him a little and try again.