will tank bred host anemone?

[spudsonthejob247]

I have a pair of Ocerallius clowns that I got from my LFS. I'm not sure if they are tank bred or not, but what makes me think this is that I have a haddoni anemone and a BTA in my tank. I'v had the BTA for about 3 years now and the haddoni for about 2 years. I put the clowns in about 3 days ago and they have yet to accept either of the anemones. When I first put them in one of the clowns went to the carpet and rubbed hiself quickly against it, but got his tail stuck and quickly tried to get loose and eventually did. Ever since that they never go near the anemones at all they stay at the ends of the tank. Could they possiably be tank-bred, or is it because I dont have the right anemone? I was thinking of getting either a magnificent or a gigantea, if the anemone that I have they dont like. I have heard that people say their Ocerallius clowns go into their BTA but mine hasn't? ANy ideas?

 

[stykthyn]

clowns host where they want when they want. I wouldnt worry about it. be patient and they will most likely take to one of them sooner or later. Being tank bred doesnt make a difference. Hosting is an instinct that they are born with and dont need to be taught.

 

[RLMainers]

See my gallery. My TR Ocellaris lives in a RBTA.

 

[RA]

I added 4 tank bred Percula clowns for my carpet to host and it ate all 4 of them. I am by no means an expert on clown fish but I think you would be better off with Saddle Back or Clarki Clowns. What does someone with more experience think?

 

[stykthyn]

how large were the fish, juveniles might not have been strong enough to ward off the sting

 

[RA]

They were about an 1 1/2" in length.