Anemone for my Snowflake clowns?

Jnickles85 · 12/27/2014, 05:59 PM

I am looking to get an anemone for my snowflake clowns but I am not sure which ones I should be looking at. I can go ahead and rule out the carpet ones, I am not to thrilled with those. I, like many people, love the bubble tips but I have heard they like to move around the tank a lot. Is this true with any one elses experience? My tank is 24g. I have a frag of rainbow Acans and a branching hammer already.

snorvich · 12/27/2014, 06:19 PM

Well, check this out.

Jnickles85 · 12/28/2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Well, check this out.

Thank you for the reply!

Jnickles85 · 12/28/2014, 07:33 AM

With the bubble tip being able to host the Ocellaris Clownfish that would be my first choice because of the bright green or red color, But is it true the bubble tip likes to constantly move ? LiveAquaria.com says the bubble tip has to be in a tank size of at least 30 gallons. Anyone have experience in a smaller tank size ? My tank is only 24g.

Mark Bianco · 12/28/2014, 08:00 AM

Generally once a nem finds a location it likes it will stay there, however if something changes they can and do move. Also to be noted there is no guarantee a nem will host a clownfish. Not sure how old your setup is, but IMO its best to wait at least 9 months to a year before putting one in a tank.

Jnickles85 · 12/28/2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Bianco

Generally once a nem finds a location it likes it will stay there, however if something changes they can and do move. Also to be noted there is no guarantee a nem will host a clownfish. Not sure how old your setup is, but IMO its best to wait at least 9 months to a year before putting one in a tank.

Thanks for the reply! I do realize that clowns will not always go with the anemone. My tank has been running for almost a year. Feb. will be my full year.

Stevenliu9 · 12/28/2014, 10:51 AM

And just a caveat if your clown dont ever take host on any anemone you put in there dont be disappointed. I have found many captive bred ocellaris choose not to host anemone. However, if it is an ocellaris and percula hybrid its much more likely

Jnickles85 · 12/29/2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevenliu9

And just a caveat if your clown dont ever take host on any anemone you put in there dont be disappointed. I have found many captive bred ocellaris choose not to host anemone. However, if it is an ocellaris and percula hybrid its much more likely

Thank you for your info!

12/27/2014, 05:59 PM	#1
Jnickles85 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 254	Anemone for my Snowflake clowns? I am looking to get an anemone for my snowflake clowns but I am not sure which ones I should be looking at. I can go ahead and rule out the carpet ones, I am not to thrilled with those. I, like many people, love the bubble tips but I have heard they like to move around the tank a lot. Is this true with any one elses experience? My tank is 24g. I have a frag of rainbow Acans and a branching hammer already.

12/27/2014, 06:19 PM	#2
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Well, check this out. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

12/28/2014, 10:51 AM	#7
Stevenliu9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Madison WI Posts: 795	And just a caveat if your clown dont ever take host on any anemone you put in there dont be disappointed. I have found many captive bred ocellaris choose not to host anemone. However, if it is an ocellaris and percula hybrid its much more likely __________________ Steven Liu See More at: bluemarineart.com Current Tank Info: 180 Mix Reef + 28G Seahorse Species Tank

12/28/2014, 07:33 AM	#4
Jnickles85 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 254	With the bubble tip being able to host the Ocellaris Clownfish that would be my first choice because of the bright green or red color, But is it true the bubble tip likes to constantly move ? LiveAquaria.com says the bubble tip has to be in a tank size of at least 30 gallons. Anyone have experience in a smaller tank size ? My tank is only 24g.

12/28/2014, 08:00 AM	#5
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	Generally once a nem finds a location it likes it will stay there, however if something changes they can and do move. Also to be noted there is no guarantee a nem will host a clownfish. Not sure how old your setup is, but IMO its best to wait at least 9 months to a year before putting one in a tank.