The_Colonel Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I went on a little shopping spree this weekend. One of my stops was Fishy Business where I picked up the following: - A small tank raised True Perc Clownfish - A small LTA - A medium Orange Linkia Starfish All three were in different tanks. Now, the hope was that the clown would pair up with the LTA. What actually happened is much different. In two days, the clown has not strayed from the starfish. It really looks like he is hosting with the starfish. I have heard of tank raised clowns hosting in bubble corals, hammers, even torch corals, but a starfish? Has anyone ever seen this before? A few (not so good) pics from my iphone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I have a clown that was hosting my red cap montipora...it finally moved on to my frogspawn. It's never gone near the RBTA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonSequitur Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I actually almost bought that clown on Friday.. I bought another one that he had in the same tank, which seems equally confused. The first couple of days I had him home he wouldn't leave the surface at one corner of the tank. Yesterday I added a second little perc, and, while neither seems interested in the anemones, they have at least left the corner. At this point it looks like they're showing more interest in one of my kenya trees than the anemone that is less than 6" away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 clowns have a mind of their own around hosting. Some host anemone, some host corals, GKarshens used to have a pair that hosted his wavebox. They are cute, but not real bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+boognish Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I had a lonely gold banded maroon who, after her mate died and her GBT decided to end it all in the powerhead, took a fancy to my giant Derasa clam. The clam wouldn't budge when she loved on it, but if you passed your hand under the light, it would still flinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Colonel Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Great to hear that my little Perc is not completely crazy. It is interesting to watch the starfish moving around the tank, and the clown right next to him, wherever he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxiq Reef Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I didn't get my maroons hosting my nems til one chased food down into it, they will still do their own thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxima Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 My two clowns like to rub on the sand. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 My pink skunks clowns sleep in my xenia and host with my duncans and other euphyllias when the lights are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_griffin Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I have a female clown that REALLY likes my frog spawn. Who would have thunk it....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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