Still have problem w/clown going into rbta

[wildtang]

Its been 4half-5weeks already and my clowns still wont go into my anemone.
I have tried the picture thing and have tried netting the clowns and putting the net over rbta (big net which does not touch the anemone) but they find a way to escape and wiggle their way out
ANY SUGGESTION what to do?

 

[brownleaf]

You can't force them, that would just stress them. it takes time, or may be never. It's your clown from the wild?

 

[droshi]

What kind of clownfish do you have? If they do not host in a bubble anemone in the wild, it does not mean they wont ever, but chances are better if you have compatible anemones and clowns. My wild maroon yellow-stripe clownfish took to the anemone immediately, I have heard experiences vary. I would also suggest not forcing them, but I have heard one of those veggie clips work better than a picture of a clown.

 

[chandler04]

Thats just like forcing u to have --- with a girl u dont desire at all, lol. If they dont like it, then they wont go in, its that simple. Its tough, and kinda annoying, but thats the way it all works out. Sorry.

 

[tizzo]

Wow Chandler, you have such a way with words!!!
Wildtang, My nemo never did go into my anemone... I had to go out and buy a different species of clown.