RBTA and hammer head

[azgard]

I have a Hammer head coral I had to remove and place in a holding tank. Reason being I have a thread fin butterfly nipping at it and the RBTA.

Now sense adding two clown fish they obviously defend the RBTA and that worked great just as I expected.

Question is. How close could I place the hammer with the hope of the same protection?

I know occasionally clowns will go in hammers.

But I'm unfamiliar if there could be serious reactions between the BTA and Hammer?

Obvious solution is remove the butterfly, but otherwise do I have a possible chance to make this idea work?

Thanks for all help.

 

[ahoyhoy239]

i doubt the clowns would protect the hammer too is they already host the anemone, but maybe the butterfly isnt being fed enough?

 

[55semireef]

I agree with ahoyhoy239. There is a possibility if you keep your butterfly well fed he will be less prone to picking at thte hammer. You could try moving the hammer close to the anemone but then that presents another problem not worth dealing with- chemicle and tentacle warfare between the anemone and the Hammer. Space on a reef is a premium and corals and anemones will fight for space to the death. I would hope for the best or remove your Butterfly...good luck.