Clown trying to host

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  1. arentspowell

    arentspowell Skunk Shrimp

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    I believe my male O. Clown is trying to host my open brain. He keeps rubbing his face on the open tenticles and in the center of it. Shouldn't I move the open brain somewhere else? It is about 5 inches long so its not a small one but will he beat it up? Thanks
     
    arentspowell, Sep 4, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Bristle Worm

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    I"ve heard of them hosting with uncommon suitors. IMO if you move it and they are fond of it, they will just follow. From what I've read, they shouldn't harm it. Why not let it be?
     
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  3. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    I had a clown try to host a flower pot and beat it up so bad I had to return the coral.

    He is hosting my frogspawn now, but not abusing it.

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    NASAGeek, Sep 4, 2010
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