is there a way to encourage

[everl0ng]

a pair of clowns to pick a coral for hosting?

 

[Slakker]

you'll find conflicting opinions on this subject. Some say that a picture of clowns hosting taped up to the glass of the tank will do it, some claim to have luck by using one of those "nemo" algae clips to point them in the right directions.

My personal opinion is that you should just let them figure it out on their own, and that either of these tactics isn't likely to be realistically helpful.

 

[Grunt]

My clowns picked what ever coral they want on their own. The male has a different idea then the female, but she wins out usually.
Cheers