weird clown and anemone acting...

[abezr]

So my clowns have been in my system for a year now and about 1 month ago i got a rose bubble tip... after a week the true perc clown would swim near and around the anemone- it would chase off any small fish that come near it yet it never goes in it... i saw it go in once for about 3 seconds but the past 2 weeks thats all i saw.. is this normal?

 

[longtran]

So my clowns have been in my system for a year now and about 1 month ago i got a rose bubble tip... after a week the true perc clown would swim near and around the anemone- it would chase off any small fish that come near it yet it never goes in it... i saw it go in once for about 3 seconds but the past 2 weeks thats all i saw.. is this normal?

yes, it is unpredictable when they will host. My clowns took 3 years to host an anemone.

 

[abezr]

yeh i know its unpredictable and some may not host but i guess my real question is what is my clown doing near the anemone - always- is he getting ready to host? is it a coincidence that the anemone is there.. no idea what to make of it. he protects it too which from what i know about clowns is a characteristic of hosting.. just wondering if this happens to other people!
thanks

 

[mr9iron]

It appears as if your fish is acclimating itself to the anemone. If I remember correctly, the fish must become resistant to the anemone's sting, therefore, you will see them brushing against it.

 

[abezr]

Oh yeh? didnt know about that how long does it take or where can i read about this, I have been looking everywhere for some information!
thanks for the info!