Anemone hosting...

bknow

bknow

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i have 2 cinnamon right now...thinking of buying a bubble tip anemone in a couple of days...whats the best way for these fish to get acquainted...do i just put it in there and hope for the best??
 
serpentar

serpentar

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If u r lucky it will host in a matter of hours to days, if not could take months. bubble tips are one of the best hosting anemones so u should be in good hands!
 
serpentar

serpentar

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You only want one anemone per tank if it is small otherwise they will rage an unholy war, also if the tank is new then wait a couple of months to get the anenome. I would set it in a place with good lighting & water flow (near a jet or return flow).
 
stieger

stieger

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I feed my clowns using a eye dropper. I thaw out the food, then "shoot" the food right next to, or on top of the anemone so the clowns have to go near it to feed.
It's worked 100% of the time :)
I've had them host the same day, and within a week doing this.
Stieger
 
bknow

bknow

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its funny cuz i use a small dropper also...i never thought about shooting it next to it...hahaha
 
chinpokomon

chinpokomon

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I’d try placing your BTA right in the middle of your clowns favorite spot they may move away from it and nip at it at first but after a few day they should move in. BUT don't be surprised if your new Anemone chooses not to live where you’d like it. Sometimes they’ll move around a bit before they find “the spot” they like. Take note of this spot because if they move from there something has changed and they’re not happy. They may find a new spot after a move but if they constantly roam after “nesting” worry because they’re not happy. Check water quality, light, food, and current strength/direction changes as causes of movement. Don’t discount predation (day or night) by tank mates if your clownfish don’t bond with the host. I have been very lucky bonding my hosts to mated pairs. I hope you the same.
Above all use foam intake covers on all tank intakes to guard against Anemone SUCK! It only has to happen once for you to understand the term in detail. Imagine your new Anemone blundering into or near an unguarded intake it will be ripped to shreds on the intake grating. It doesn’t take much damage to the Oral disc, column or tentacles to kill them. A foam cover lowers the damage (if any) your anemone will incur. Good luck.
 
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