Fact or Myth?

[phil519]

I have tried opening the Anemone FAQ and get an error. Maybe it is just my computer?

It's a link that leads to a PDF file.

Fwiw -the natural hosts for a. percula are:
Stichodactyla gigantea and Heteractis magnifica

That stated -there is a sticky at the top of this thread where someone raised multiple true percs with multiple btas hosting them.

Also - I think it bears repeating that clownfish do NOT require an anemone. While in the wild they are inseparable, in our tanks it's not needed and forcing the issue doesn't help either the anemone or the clown.

I have a pair of true percs that have no problems laying eggs over and over again and have no issue with not having an anemone in the tank.

 

[NaClCrocodile]

The problem for me is that I don't think I can handle a gigantea or magnifica. I've never had an anemone and from what I've read quadricolors are the easiest to care for. I'd love a nice carpet to settle down (I've got a great spot for one in my new tank) but I just don't want to go off and kill one as my learning curve.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

The problem for me is that I don't think I can handle a gigantea or magnifica. I've never had an anemone and from what I've read quadricolors are the easiest to care for. I'd love a nice carpet to settle down (I've got a great spot for one in my new tank) but I just don't want to go off and kill one as my learning curve.

you're on the right track.

E. quadricolor, two small clownfish and lots of patience (and learning) are the way to go!

 

[NaClCrocodile]

So you'd go with a pair? I was leaning towards it anyway so I guess it's a must now

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

So you'd go with a pair? I was leaning towards it anyway so I guess it's a must now

two very small specimens of the same species.

JMO: black ocellaris in a rose bubble tip anemone look outstanding.

 

[NaClCrocodile]

You read my mind . Good deal, I might go pick up a small pair locally tomorrow then.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

not only is the black ocellaris/RBTA combo one of the most striking in appearance but they're one of the easiest combos to maintain in a reef aquarium. You might have to look around to find these critters but it's worth the trouble.

 

[Zuska]

myth for sure i got a pair of perculas hosting all 8 of my rbta...

 

[garygb]

In the wild baby clownfish are attracted to anemones by the "scent" they give off. In aquariums, it makes no difference if the clownfish was captive bred or wild caught. I doubt it takes a minute longer for CB compared to WC, but I don't know that for a fact. Generally, the reason a clown in an aquarium doesn't go quickly to an anemone has to do with the fact that the anemone is not a natural host--e.g. ocellaris/Entacmea quadricolor. Natural symbionts like tomato or maroon clowns quickly find E. quadricolor. Likewise, ocellaris and percs go for H. magnificas immediately, even tank-bred clowns, and I have observed that personally several times.

 

[velvetelvis]

two very small specimens of the same species.

JMO: black ocellaris in a rose bubble tip anemone look outstanding.

Awesome. That's what I'm planning on (have the clowns; cloned RBTA coming up in a couple months).

 

[NaClCrocodile]

Just picked up my little black ocellaris pair. They're about 3/4" and exploring their new world with the lights out.

 

[E.intheC]

black ocellaris are awesome clowns. I had a pair for over a year. I have a pair of Onyx now and love them

Good luck with the RBTA. I might get one for my pair but I'm not sure yet.