Clark & Condilactus Anem.?

[jayhawk]

I have purchase 3 Condilactus Anenome's from *****. My 2" Clark Clown is hosting with all 3 of them, "the little player".
The LFS told me that he will die from secretions from the Anenome's but is too stupid to realize this, because that type of clown will host with anything. He trys to feed his favorite, not to much success.
Do you think he will die? He seems to be very healthy. Been in there with them for 2.5 months now.
What do you think?

 

[broomer5]

I had a condy/clarkii duo for about 1-1/2 years with no noticable problems to the fish.
The condy eventually died I beleive to an increasing nitrate condition in my tank, that I attribute to my old CC substrate and I was unable to reduce the levels.
The clarkii has grown 4 times it's original size and is in the new tank ( DSB ).
But back to your question - I wouldn't even attempt to say a clarkii is too stupid to know the better - IMO - the fish will do what the fish is comfortable doing regarding the possible sting of a condy, and as far as secretions, I am unaware of this. I beleive most clownfish have a mucus layer on their skin to allow them to interact with anemones. That is my understanding.

 

[kelly]

I agree with Broomer5, I do not think the fish will be bothered.

 

[yardrat]

well i have both condi and long tentacle bubble anenome for both my perc and maroon clowns and niether clown will go near any of my anenome. maybe one day though.. <img src="graemlins//yell.gif" border="0" alt="[yell]" />

 

[tru conch]

my clark/seabe clowns host the condi's more than the seabe anemone that i have. I have not had one die due to secretions, and they having been interacting for over 6 months now. hth