Zacktosterone
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I dont know if this Is a problem or not.....
But my clownfish have all of a sudden decided to host this coral
But my clownfish have all of a sudden decided to host this coral
clownfish hosting elegance coral
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Zacktosterone
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.. If the coral was upset I would suspect its bad. But I can't say yet. Lights are out for the night and they just decided to do it
They chances are it'll be fine, but if the coral doesn't like it then it will let the fish know (elegance aren't the most subtle of corals) and they will find a new host. Most probably anyway.
If they don't then you would need to either remove one or the other, or possibly add a more suitable host for the fish.
If they don't then you would need to either remove one or the other, or possibly add a more suitable host for the fish.
Zacktosterone
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Not with a clownfish. Clownfish are built differently
The coral is the host. Once clowns decide they want to use something as a host they usually stay with it. No problem with them using the elegance as long as the elegance tolerates it.
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Thanks
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Clownfish love being stung. Thats what can start the clownfish hosting the coral or anenome. Ive read that it starts a chemical reaction with the fish's skin. Clowns are immune to a lot of stings
Ah of course! Sorry I had a blonde moment there!
I actually meant that the elegance will close itself up if it doesn't want the fish there - thus forcing them to find a new host.
Zacktosterone
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Oh I agree. Ive heard that they're known to be harrased by clowns
I haven't heard this myself but it makes good sense. Elegance are a lot like anemone except they have a rather fragile nature and distress easily.
Although for tonight there doesn't seem much point worrying about it, see how they are in the morning, your coral may well appreciate the fish cleaning up and detritus it has on it.
