My Schooling Clowns lol

[mrx66699]

Anyone else have clowns that schools like this....these guys are always either in one of the lg ritteri anemones together or out swimming in the water column together......there are 7 of them and they very seldom leave each other

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[Hyperion1337]

I think thats a protective formation. I've read about it somewhere but not 100% sure. Pretty cool nonetheless.

 

[rps3]

I can never see any of your videos. I'm guessing it's because your using photobucket? Upload on youtube for everyone to see!!

 

[betamed]

I think they do that when they are young. prolly would act different if they had a nem

 

[mrx66699]

I think thats a protective formation. I've read about it somewhere but not 100% sure. Pretty cool nonetheless.

Maybe ....no one bothers them and there are quite a few more clowns in the tank everywhere .....

 

[mrx66699]

I can never see any of your videos. I'm guessing it's because your using photobucket? Upload on youtube for everyone to see!!

ok I will try and upload it tonight

 

[mrx66699]

I think they do that when they are young. prolly would act different if they had a nem

no they act the same I have big ritteri nems that they go in most of the time but sometimes they are just totally out in swim mode lol

 

[KnownStrangeR]

I have been told by local breeders that this behavior is uncommon in the wild, but fairly common within aquaria. Im assuming all of the clowns came from the same cloth and were introduced at the same time?

 

[mrx66699]

I have been told by local breeders that this behavior is uncommon in the wild, but fairly common within aquaria. Im assuming all of the clowns came from the same cloth and were introduced at the same time?

I introduced 13 at the same time.....in 5 different species groups of 7, 4, 1, 1

still haven't found the one I am looking for to partner up with the two 1s .....it will be interesting when I add those 2 to see if the entire group of 13 accepts them or if they just pair up with the single species ones and separate from the large groups ....so far now the group of 4 has started to separate themselves into 2 groups of 2 with a nem and are now separated into 2, 2, 7, 1 and the 1 hangs with either of the groups of 2s and so does the group of 7 they bounce back and fourth along with swimming freely

 

[Aqua Adam 1998]

What kind of clownfish

What kind of clownfish

Mr.x

What kid of clownfish are those? Black occellaris?

 

[Aqua Adam 1998]

Anemone

Anemone

Is that a long tentacle anemone?

 

[mrx66699]

Mr.x

What kid of clownfish are those? Black occellaris?

Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish, Tank Bred

Is that a long tentacle anemone?

Ritteri Anemone

 

[AquamanE]

I introduced 13 at the same time.....in 5 different species groups of 7, 4, 1, 1

still haven't found the one I am looking for to partner up with the two 1s .....it will be interesting when I add those 2 to see if the entire group of 13 accepts them or if they just pair up with the single species ones and separate from the large groups ....so far now the group of 4 has started to separate themselves into 2 groups of 2 with a nem and are now separated into 2, 2, 7, 1 and the 1 hangs with either of the groups of 2s and so does the group of 7 they bounce back and fourth along with swimming freely

Matt- If your looking for clowns you have to go to Miguels. He has quite a few tank bred infants at the moment, and some almost ready to sell. Youde want to have first pick of the litter.

Issue is he doesnt speak English, but ill go with you if you want.

 

[mrx66699]

Perfect lets set it up any day after 3 or weekends

 

[knukles55]

+1 on miguels passed by a couple weeks ago his davinci clowns look awesome

 

[Aqua Adam 1998]

Blue tang

Blue tang

That blue tang is humongous. It looks about 13''.

 

[mrx66699]

That blue tang is humongous. It looks about 13''.

He is large and has been with me for about 7 years....

 

[AquamanE]

He is large and has been with me for about 7 years....

Matt- I still cant see you pics.

2- ill be in Miami tomorrow around 3-4 if you want to go to Miguels.

 

[Aqua Adam 1998]

Fish store

Fish store

Mike where do you usually shop for fish? I go to all fish but most of my fish I've got there died.

 

[mrx66699]

Mike where do you usually shop for fish? I go to all fish but most of my fish I've got there died.

If you are referring to mine (Matt) I usually get them from a few trusted LFS and liveaquaria