Anemone Threat

[anti]

At what point does an anemone become so large it might be a threat to smaller fish? How common is it for them to get caught?

 

[flower]

No way...not until you fess up about the jelly fish stupidity. Don't come on here and act lke nothing ever happened.

 

[anti]

Ive been on here since April.
Of course I was joking.. I would have responded but it was locked.
Sorry bad joke! ha
but I really am worried about my anemone!

 

[beth]

If the fish is small enough to fit in the anemone's mouth, then it is potentially in danger.

 

[anti]

but it knows not to go close to it right?

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by anti http:///forum/thread/382935/anemone-threat#post_3345660
but it knows not to go close to it right?
Be serious.....we are talking fish here...not swimming brain surgeons.....

 

[anti]

really they have no idea? i thought the colors told them?
They have to know at least a little..
My lunar and 6 line are pretty damn smart though!

 

[btldreef]

I've lost fish to anemones, mainly a Haitian Pink Tip (Condy) I lost a mandarin and a flasher wrasse.
The fish "should" know to stay away from them, it is a little bit of a natural instinct, but that can be lost in the home aquarium if they're very adjusted and feel safe. What kind of anemone is it and in what size tank?

 

[aquaknight]

Yep. Fish have a bit of sense to avoid them, but just like people, fish can panic too. How many accidents out on the roadways wouldn't have happened, if the driver didn't panic, and over-correct, slam on the brakes, etc? Well, if something causes the fish to spook, slamming on the stand/canopy, TV coming on too loud, etc, in their attempt to dart to safety contact with a deadly anemone, is a real possibility.

 

[anti]

Its pretty big..

 

[btldreef]

That could definitely eat a small fish without much effort.