Anemones and Clowns.

itz frank · 09/10/2006, 06:42 PM

I have what i believe is either a Percula or Oscerillis(sp?) clown. I can't tell the difference myself and i can get a picture if someone else can help me. But my question is how long did it take you clwon to host your anemone. I added an anemone today and was told that in the next few days(2) that he should begine to host the anemone. Just wondering if anyone else had an opinion on this. The anemone type is a BTA. Thanx. -Frank.

boxfishpooalot · 09/10/2006, 06:51 PM

naturally perculas host in bubble tip anemones. Carpet anemones are possible, but less likely.

What kind of anemone.

I see. Bta, nvm. But yea it can take a while. Somtimes they have to group them in a bucket to get toghetr.

sarduci · 09/10/2006, 07:01 PM

Clowns don't need them, they sometimes will ignore them and live in something else. Depends on the fish.

jkmargerum · 09/10/2006, 07:29 PM

check out this thread

itz frank · 09/11/2006, 12:07 PM

Ok well according to the picture and opinions in that thread I've come to believe my clown is an Ocelleris and not a perc. Will this host my BTA? I sure hope so. I have a pair of ocellaris in my 20 gal and one hosted a flowerpot and one hosted a toadstool. They've since both taken the flowerpot.

09/10/2006, 06:42 PM	#1
itz frank Gives Bad Advice. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 2,168	Anemones and Clowns. I have what i believe is either a Percula or Oscerillis(sp?) clown. I can't tell the difference myself and i can get a picture if someone else can help me. But my question is how long did it take you clwon to host your anemone. I added an anemone today and was told that in the next few days(2) that he should begine to host the anemone. Just wondering if anyone else had an opinion on this. The anemone type is a BTA. Thanx. -Frank.

09/10/2006, 06:51 PM	#2
boxfishpooalot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada, Grande Praire, Ab Posts: 5,824	naturally perculas host in bubble tip anemones. Carpet anemones are possible, but less likely. What kind of anemone. I see. Bta, nvm. But yea it can take a while. Somtimes they have to group them in a bucket to get toghetr. __________________ Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef.

09/10/2006, 07:29 PM	#4
jkmargerum Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 140	check out this thread __________________ 1 Coris Wrasse 3 Yellow tangs 2 Maroon Clowns 1 Dragon Goby 1 Cleaner Wrasse 1 Flame Angel 1 Coral Beauty Current Tank Info: 215g tank, 60g refugium

09/10/2006, 07:01 PM	#3
sarduci Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 1,278	Clowns don't need them, they sometimes will ignore them and live in something else. Depends on the fish.

09/11/2006, 12:07 PM	#5
itz frank Gives Bad Advice. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 2,168	Ok well according to the picture and opinions in that thread I've come to believe my clown is an Ocelleris and not a perc. Will this host my BTA? I sure hope so. I have a pair of ocellaris in my 20 gal and one hosted a flowerpot and one hosted a toadstool. They've since both taken the flowerpot.