Can you keep clownfish with anemones?
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Can you keep clownfish with anemones?
In the wild, clownfishes are found almost exclusively within reach of their host anemone (except when they are swimming out to touch the ‘butt’ like in Finding Nemo). In a home aquarium, clownfish do not need anemones and it is probably best if you don’t even try to keep them with an anemone.
Do clownfish like bubble tip anemones?
In the wild, bubble-tip anemones host a lot of clownfish species that are commonly offered in the hobby, including the maroon (Premnas biaculeatus), tomato (Amphiprion frenatus), fire (A. ephippium), cinnamon (A. melanopus), and clarkii clownfish (A.
Will tank raised clownfish host anemone?
Will tank-raised Clownfish host anemones? Yes, they can but there is a possibility that you will need to put some work in to convince your reef tank-raised Clownfish that hosting the anemone is a good idea.
How long does it take for clownfish to bond with anemone?
Generally the anemone will attach within the hour. After it attaches, it moves around via its foot until it finds a good spot and then starts to burrow. A LTA needs about 4-6 inches of sand to burrow. If it doesn’t find this, it may float around until it dies.
How long will it take for clownfish to host anemone?
My pair of true percs took 2+ years to host. Same RBTA I introduced from the beginning. Wanted to try a diff anemone, but was too scared of ripping the foot since it was attached to a rock. Generally the anemone will attach within the hour.
What color light is best for anemone?
My early findings are that anemones (bubble tips in particular) absolutely benefit from white lighting unlike corals. I’ve been running blues/reds on one side of a tank with a few nems, with the same lightning on the other side of a tank with a high white intensity added.
What light do you need for anemone?
Bubble Tip Anemones need high-output lighting such as metal halides, a set of VHO, PC, or T5 fluorescent bulbs, or LED lighting. Similar to many other anemones and invertebrates, BTAs house photosynthetic microorganisms that provide the anemone with energy. Higher light improves overall health and color.
