What the heck?!?

trendle · 09/01/2006, 10:53 AM

Allright. I bought an anemone to offcially turn my well equiped established FOWLR into a reef. It's a Condylactis, which I know isn't the best choice but they are cheap, and I figure there is going to be a learning curve with this sort of thing.

Fast forward to yesterday. After feeding, my very friendly domino damsel takes notice to the condy. After lights out I was watching them continue to flirt.

Today the lights are on and it's official. They have hooked up.

Is it normal for a domino damsel to host in a condy (or should I say normal for a condy to host a damsel)?

I think the damsel is ashamed of his new live-in friend though because he scatters the moment the camera comes out...

lt34 · 09/01/2006, 10:59 AM

I know that Clownfish are part of the Damsel family, but I think your Damsel is taking it to far.

papagimp · 09/01/2006, 11:03 AM

I believe Damsels in genereal may or may not host with whatever, so that's not so unusual. but hosting in a Condy? I don't think I've heard of anything hosting in one of those yet. I think the condys come from the wrong ocean for that sort of behavior.

scooters reef · 09/01/2006, 11:03 AM

It's not all that uncommon. A few of the damsels can do it, although obviously not as common as a clown. If I recall, the domino is the most likely.

jessp · 09/01/2006, 11:44 AM

it is common

09/01/2006, 10:53 AM	#1
trendle Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Peoria County, IL Posts: 125	What the heck?!? Allright. I bought an anemone to offcially turn my well equiped established FOWLR into a reef. It's a Condylactis, which I know isn't the best choice but they are cheap, and I figure there is going to be a learning curve with this sort of thing. Fast forward to yesterday. After feeding, my very friendly domino damsel takes notice to the condy. After lights out I was watching them continue to flirt. Today the lights are on and it's official. They have hooked up. Is it normal for a domino damsel to host in a condy (or should I say normal for a condy to host a damsel)? I think the damsel is ashamed of his new live-in friend though because he scatters the moment the camera comes out...

09/01/2006, 10:59 AM	#2
lt34 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Port, Florida Posts: 217	I know that Clownfish are part of the Damsel family, but I think your Damsel is taking it to far. __________________ Barry Never Forget 9/11, Support our Troops. "FDNY 343" "I promise to mow the lawn if I can get that Coral". Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef, 2-150watt HQI MH, 260 watt PC Atinics, 9.5mag in sump, Seio 1100 ph, 110lbs lr, 100lbs ls, Coralife superskimmer 125

09/01/2006, 11:03 AM	#3
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	I believe Damsels in genereal may or may not host with whatever, so that's not so unusual. but hosting in a Condy? I don't think I've heard of anything hosting in one of those yet. I think the condys come from the wrong ocean for that sort of behavior. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

09/01/2006, 11:03 AM	#4
scooters reef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,124	It's not all that uncommon. A few of the damsels can do it, although obviously not as common as a clown. If I recall, the domino is the most likely. __________________ Current Tank: 270G Miracles (84x30x25)

09/01/2006, 11:44 AM	#5
jessp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 2,747	it is common __________________ i'm jess and i'm an addict! Current Tank Info: No tank at this time :(