Would clownfish kill corals?
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cleanrshrmpfan
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Originally Posted by kim11
My clownfish have been acting strange. I think they are going to start maiting. One of the clowns has been rubbing itself on a mushroom, and picking at it. Now 2 of the corals look sick.
Maybe your water is messed up.
My clownfish have been acting strange. I think they are going to start maiting. One of the clowns has been rubbing itself on a mushroom, and picking at it. Now 2 of the corals look sick.
Maybe your water is messed up.
kim11
Member
Originally Posted by MichaelTX
yes clowns can love corals to death. even an anemone can be killed from the clowns behaviour. i would move the mushrooms if at all possible and maybe it will stop the hosting of the coral.
Mike
I glued them all down. If I got an anemone would they leave the corals alone?
yes clowns can love corals to death. even an anemone can be killed from the clowns behaviour. i would move the mushrooms if at all possible and maybe it will stop the hosting of the coral.
Mike
I glued them all down. If I got an anemone would they leave the corals alone?
btb9000
Member
They're trying to host the mushrooms, because they do not have an anemone to host. Clowns will typically mouth their hosts to allow their bodies to get used to the anemone.
Personally I would cover up the mushrooms, with some, like half a strawberry container or something. Anything that will allow light/flow. This should deter the Clowns from the 'Shrooms.
What is your lighting like? Anemones require a decent amount of light.
Personally I would cover up the mushrooms, with some, like half a strawberry container or something. Anything that will allow light/flow. This should deter the Clowns from the 'Shrooms.
What is your lighting like? Anemones require a decent amount of light.
kim11
Member
Originally Posted by BTB9000
They're trying to host the mushrooms, because they do not have an anemone to host. Clowns will typically mouth their hosts to allow their bodies to get used to the anemone.
Personally I would cover up the mushrooms, with some, like half a strawberry container or something. Anything that will allow light/flow. This should deter the Clowns from the 'Shrooms.
What is your lighting like? Anemones require a decent amount of light.
I upgraded the light recently for the corals. Its a 15 watt 50/50. But I know that I should get a better one for an anemone. What do you suggest?
They're trying to host the mushrooms, because they do not have an anemone to host. Clowns will typically mouth their hosts to allow their bodies to get used to the anemone.
Personally I would cover up the mushrooms, with some, like half a strawberry container or something. Anything that will allow light/flow. This should deter the Clowns from the 'Shrooms.
What is your lighting like? Anemones require a decent amount of light.
I upgraded the light recently for the corals. Its a 15 watt 50/50. But I know that I should get a better one for an anemone. What do you suggest?
michaeltx
Moderator
Originally Posted by earlybird
An anemone isn't the answer as there's no guarantee that the clowns will host it. They can also be a big headache and need a mature tank as well as better lighting.
very true most people that add them to the tank regret it because of their wandering nature. you also have to watch cause if you get the wrong tyoe *like a carpet* it can eat your clowns for dinner,
Mike
An anemone isn't the answer as there's no guarantee that the clowns will host it. They can also be a big headache and need a mature tank as well as better lighting.
Mike
turtlegirl933
Member
Ut will not harm your coral, but it may think its an animonee.
1journeyman
Active Member
Hmm.. they do sell "fake" anemones. Normally I would hate the idea, but in this case it might assist ya.