Percula clown not going in Plate coral.

[asianfishaholic]

I just bought a plate coral, medium size. one of my fish-fanatic friend said that my PERCULA clownfish would go in there, but so far it hasn't come near it, any suggestion.

 

[adrian]

Sometimes a clown will accept a coral such as a long tentacle plate as a host, but not always. Give it time, even with and anemone it sometimes takes days or weeks before the clown will accept it. Some corals do not appreciate a clown's interaction and may reamin closed which will eventually lead to its death. HTH

 

[big dave]

Is it tank raised or wild caught? Wilds usually don't accept other corals or anemones.

 

[aceiswild7]

asian i have a long tentacle plate and 2 carpet anemones and mine is in the coral instead of the host anemone i guess some just dont know what they should be doing

 

[y2says]

Dude, didn't you see my clown on my plate coral? Would you relax. Hella no trust. What's up with that. Fine be that way.
Anyway...welcome to the board.