maroon clown wants in.

[lewie13]

hey guys, this is my first post and hoping someone can help. i have a 58 gal tank, 3 fish. royal gramma, flasher wrasse, and 1 maroon clown. i also have this anemone but not sure what kind it is. i just added my maroon clown 2 days ago and he went right for it but it seems that the anemone wont host him? the clown gets close all the time and touches it but its like he's getting stung or something. will this take some time or is it the wrong anemone. please help.. thanks..

 

[ocellaris123]

Your maroon clown is probably getting used to the sting of the anemone. Your anemone is a Long Tentacled Anemone (M. doreensis) and they prefer and naturally live with their column buried in the sand. It is important to note that LTA's are not natural hosts for Maroon clownfishes, which naturally host Bubble anemones. Just curious as what type of lighting you have?

 

[lewie13]

so your saying that the clown still might go to it after he gets used to it? or sould i get a different aneomone?

 

[clowns101]

Iv seen plenty of maroons go into LTA so I can say that your clown will more than likely host in ur anemone!

 

[ocellaris123]

so your saying that the clown still might go to it after he gets used to it? or sould i get a different aneomone?

As clowns101 said maroons can take to LTA's no problem but it is entirely up to the individual clownfish.

 

[lewie13]

ok guys, thanks for the input. ill keep an eye on him and see what happens.