Does Clownfishneed anemones to breed?

[ja__]

Does Clownfishneed anemones to breed?

And is it enough if i bay to clowns?, will they pair up nomatter what sex they are? i read an article that says they are able to change sex. So if i bay two females will the other one turn in to a male?

 

[stykthyn]

Absolutely not, in fact it is encouraged to leave the anemone out. Clownfish are just as happy using an old flowerpot, and many host in mushrooms or other surrogate corals.Two juvenile clowns will almost always pair off and breed.

 

[ja__]

Thanks stykthyn That was the answer i was looking for.

 

[r00onmac]

to address your other question though.. if you buy two females it will be war in the tank... they change sex in a linear pattern.. so they go from no sex, to male, to female... and that process is not reversable. Your best bet is to get two juvenile clowns or get one and let it be alone for a few months to be sure its a female and then buy a much smaller juvenile and you shouldnt have any problems...

 

[paOol]

or, buy like 6 juveniles, and the largest one will become female, and the another will be male, and the rest will be neutral