What anemones do ocellaris clowns host?
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MARINECRITTERS
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They will host almost any, even toadstools, torch corals, etc.
Not tube anemones though.
Not tube anemones though.
Ambition
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Clownfish do not host anything that you want (ich, brook, velvet, and other parasites use them as a host).
Clownfish associate with anemones in the wild, and anemones host the clownfish. Most clownfish will eventually associate with any host anemone, but the process is usually sped up when the natural host is provided. Problem is, the natural hosts for ocellaris and perculas are the most difficult to keep for most.
I'd suggest trying a bubble tip anemone to start with, as they are a good first anemone. Keep in mind that the clown does not need an anemone to survive or thrive in captivity. Before getting an anemone, research the care requirements and know what a healthy specimen should look like.
Clownfish associate with anemones in the wild, and anemones host the clownfish. Most clownfish will eventually associate with any host anemone, but the process is usually sped up when the natural host is provided. Problem is, the natural hosts for ocellaris and perculas are the most difficult to keep for most.
I'd suggest trying a bubble tip anemone to start with, as they are a good first anemone. Keep in mind that the clown does not need an anemone to survive or thrive in captivity. Before getting an anemone, research the care requirements and know what a healthy specimen should look like.
jhawkor
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TimmyD16
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Natural hosts are:
Stichodactyla gigantea
Heteractis magnifica
Stichodactyla mertensii
Though there are some factors here... A WC clown is much more likely to want to associate with a nem, if you have a WC clown and one of these nems they will host it eventually, and they will more than likely host any other clown nem given time... CB clowns are much more hit or miss with nems, though to increase your chances I would stick with those three... But as previously stated those are some of the more difficult and/or demanding nems in the hobby (they all can get very large)...
Hope this helps
Stichodactyla gigantea
Heteractis magnifica
Stichodactyla mertensii
Though there are some factors here... A WC clown is much more likely to want to associate with a nem, if you have a WC clown and one of these nems they will host it eventually, and they will more than likely host any other clown nem given time... CB clowns are much more hit or miss with nems, though to increase your chances I would stick with those three... But as previously stated those are some of the more difficult and/or demanding nems in the hobby (they all can get very large)...
Hope this helps
Crusinjimbo
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It took nearly six months for my two Ocellaris clowns to get intimate with a RBTA which has since split (amazing to watch) and each has their own nem. They are supposedly tank raised clowns and I did nothing to hasten the attachment. Patience is everything with this hobby.
thebkramer
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My O Clowns associate with my Heater!!!
I've had my pair for almost 18mos. They have never shown any interest in my PLTA, which I added same day as clowns. :sad1:
but they love the back corner and my heater! :spin2:
Hope you have better luck than me!!
Good Luck!!!
I've had my pair for almost 18mos. They have never shown any interest in my PLTA, which I added same day as clowns. :sad1:
but they love the back corner and my heater! :spin2:
Hope you have better luck than me!!
Good Luck!!!
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