how to introduce a clown and anemone

[NaCl lady]

We have a 156 gallon tank. We bought 2 juvenile clown fish and a week latter an anemone became available. The anemone keeps moving to one spot behind the rock and I have tried to chase the clowns to it. They live in the back right corner and will have nothing to do with it. I bought a frogspawn and put it close to them but they ignore it also. Any suggestions about how to get my clowns to live with the anemone?

 

[rkelman]

Having some info as to what kind of Clowns / Anemone you have would help. Chasing a Clownfish into an Anemone is risky business depending on the type. You could be chasing them to their deaths. Don't forget many Anemone's eat fish and Clowns don't always have a immediate immunity to the stings.

 

[tufacody]

agreed^

Can you tell us what kind of nem and what kind of clowns? Also, what is your lighting?

 

[Toddrtrex]

Like was mentioned above, need more info.

How long have you had the anemone? I have had clowns hosted by a new anemone within hours, but sometimes it took a week, and another time it took about 4 months. Time will be your friend in this.

I personally suggest against any active means of getting clowns hosted by an anemone -- passive is fine. Active means could result in an eaten clown(s).

 

[NaCl lady]

I have MH lightening. The anemone is a BTA and the clowns are true. I appreciate the advice and will be patient. My local fish shop owner felt they should connect right a way.

 

[rkelman]

I'd probably pull the frogspawn out for a while or cover it.

 

[romsoccer12]

i just got 2 true percs and ive had a gbta. they seem to be more intersted in my hammer coral=(. if they do start hosting it, how can i get them to go away?

 

[rkelman]

I'd probably chase them with my tongs

 

[romsoccer12]

clownfish tag!