getting my clowns to host!

hi

iv got 2x anemones in my tank and 2x clowns

been trying to get them to host with no success, i put one in the area they sleep, went away for three days to fiind it had moved onto my pump and was damaged!!! think it will be fine tho. the other anemone is at the other side of the tank.

the clowns dont even go no where near it

i also tried putting pictures up on the tank of clowns n anemones!

what else can i try??

 

What kind of clowns and what kind of anemones? Not all clowns will nest in any anemone.

 

+1 It may happen it may not. Pairing up the proper species is very important though. Also wild caught clowns will give you a much better chance.Lastly Clowns don't host (except parasites,occasional game/talk show and parties lol) the anemone is the host.Good luck.
P.S. Do not try forcing them into the anemone as this will lead to the clowns death.

 

My advice is patience. i don't know of any way to force the issue. Let the anemones choose their own spot and if the clowns are interested in being hosted, they will find the anemones. i had the same situation once where my clowns hung out on one end of the tank and the anemone chose a spot about 3 feet away. i never saw the clowns get any where near and then one day i came home from work and they were both wiggling around in their new home. i have no idea what changed but it had nothing to do with anything i did. Good luck.

 

they are just common cap bred clowns, the anemone is a malu

 

I dont know much about Malu Nems, but would say your best shot would be with a Bubble Tip Nem

 

There are a lot of different types of "common" clowns being bred in captivity so knowing what type you have is important when trying to match them with an anemone. A Google search for Malu comes up with pictures of what is commonly known as a sebae anemone. Is that what you have? If so, then most "common" clowns will nest in them so just give it time.

 

i have friends that have had success with puttin the clowns and the nem in a container like the ones used for acclimating fish and that seems to work;D do it for a couple of days once they start to host take the nem and place it some where hopefully it wont move from where you placed it

 

This can be a dangerous practice. Be aware that anemones can kill a clownfish just like any other fish. The Clown will brush lightly against the anemone several times before it secretes a slime coat that will protect it from the nematocysts. If I were to attempt this I would make sure the container is big enough to give the clown plenty of room as to not get eaten.
P.S. THEY DON'T START TO HOST; THE ANEMONE HOSTS THEM.
Also I completely agree with Amcarrig. I.D.ing the species is most important. Can you post a picture of your clowns and anemone?

 

im gettin my quadricolor anemone this week and i still need to get another snowcasso for my female. I have alot of work ahead of me between pairing up and gettin the nem to host but once i do i will update with a pic or 2 8)