SourDatx Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Just wondering who keeps what anemones. I have a condi I hoped my clowns would host, that's was a no go, clowns at PETCO here only host condis it seems. Who else keeps anemones and which ones do clowns seems to prefer in yalls opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have 1 GBTA and my clowns host that and I have about 6 RBTAs and my clowns host those. I have the following clowns and they all host any of the BTAs... normal Percula, normal Ocellaris, B&W Ocellaris, Platinum Clowns. I also have a Red/Blue Rock Anenome and a Purple Tube Anenome and those are NOT hosted by my clowns as they would be pulled in and eaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourDatx Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 OK so bta huh? Time to get a nice rbta somewhere and trade/sell this condi. Ant suggestions on how to remove a anemone from a rock he's perched on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 It isn't just a matter of the kind of anenome but also the clown itself. Some host faster than others and some learn from another to host. I know clowns also host Condi's as well. I use my finger nail and or a craft razorblade. I use the point of the razorblade to poke / pry up the foot of the anenome. Some say that if you damage the foot, the anenome will die. This may be the case if it is severely damaged but I have not had on die yet and I know I have damaged a few while I have removed them, still being as careful as I can be. It is easier if you can do it when they are on the move so they aren't as anchored into a hole in the rock, etc. I have also heard that ice touched around the foot will help loosen them from the rock... I have used this method with limited success but ultimately had to resort to my finger nail or razorblade to help with the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourDatx Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thanks, I'm going to try that. I've read a credit card works well to use as a pry so might try that first with hopes of less damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkiiCircus Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Or if the rock is small, you call pull it out and suspend it above a bucket of salt water, with just a tentacle or two touching the water- this usually causes them to realize they're out of the water, detach, and plop into the bucket. If you're going to be manipulating the foot, just be careful, especially on uneven surfaces. And, I would recommend wearing latex gloves, or something of the sort- for some reason, the Condy is the only anemone I have ever been fiercely stung by when manipulating it: plus the gloves keep the mucous from getting under your fingernails! The species of the anemone that you're looking for honestly depends on the species of clown you have! Not all clowns will host all anemones, and some captive bred clowns will never host at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourDatx Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Well it seems like my clowns are interested in my Xenia, been hanging around it lately. That'd be OK with me, I'd rather they host it so I don't have to worry about my anemone walking around causing havoc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 None of my captive clowns I've owned have ever hosted. I have usually had BTA's and a ton of LPS and they really just aren't interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourDatx Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Well it won't kill me if they don't host, just rather a coral or 'nem than my power head or behind my hob filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourDatx Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Which is where they hang. Here recently it seems my female is becoming more aggressive, nips at my male and my hand anytime I put it in the tank. Not sure if I should be worried or if she's just finally marked it as her territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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