Anemonae and Clownfish

[stackman]

I put in a Sebae anemonae in my tank today, and my percula clownfish began lightly brushing it every ten minutes or so. From what I understand, that is normal. Before long though, it appeared that he began to nip the tentacles of the anemonae. The anemonae seems to be less than a fan of the nipping. Is this a normal behavior before a clownfish takes to a host anemonae?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Stackman

 

[therock0861]

Yes this is relatively normal behavior. The clownfish is trying to acclimate himself to the stinging cells of the anemone. I have a few questions though. First, why the white sebae it seems you have chosen one of the more difficult anemone's to care for and keep long term. Secondly, what lighting are you running on your aquarium? Most anemone's require strong lighting at a minimum.

 

[stackman]

I have a 10,000k bulb and an actinic.