will late introduction of my clowns to an anenome kill them?

Darren · #1 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 05:34 PM

Hi there,

I have a trio of occelaris clowns about 40mm long, they were captive bred and have never had contact with any anenomes.

My question is will late introduction of my clowns to an anenome kill them?

Regards Darren

damien · #2 (**permalink**) 08-10-2005, 12:34 AM

yes! they need time to b v anemone....dun force them....
clown fish will learn it.....

SLCW · #3 (**permalink**) 10-10-2005, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Darren

Hi there,

I have a trio of occelaris clowns about 40mm long, they were captive bred and have never had contact with any anenomes.

My question is will late introduction of my clowns to an anenome kill them?

Regards Darren

not necessary. go to Reef central or search for the "field guide to anemones"

it not very well understood y clowns are immune to the sting compared to other fish. it could be the mucsus the rub the body making anemone recognising it is not food.

in the wild, clown eggs are near the anemones, usually under the base of the anemone pedal. the clowns eggs being so close to the anemone, has sensed it and naturally swim to it when bore (so said experts of researchers)

or possibility an survival instinct.

DareDevil · #4 (**permalink**) 10-10-2005, 03:49 PM

It usually takes a while (could be days to weeks) before a clown fish inhabits an anemone especially if the anemone is new. Once it calls it 'home', it'll become very territorial and aggressive, protecting it's new home. I've seen clown fishes feeding it's home with shrimps and other food particles. And yes, you have to feed anemones to make sure they survive. Otherwise, it's only a matter of time before they say goodbye!

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