What kind of corals do clownfish like to host ?

Skimmerking · #1 10-15-2011, 03:24 AM

my clowns used to host the Orange Cap I had

reef93 · #2 10-15-2011, 04:17 AM

Orange cap ??? My goodness, it is too hard for their belly though. I think they would like something more of a soft type thing like tentacles or polyps.

Wayne · #3 10-15-2011, 04:33 AM

I have 2 Saddleback Clownfish and 5 anenome's..... They host my xenia

paddyob · #4 10-15-2011, 01:07 PM

Get an anemone if possible.

A clown will host a variety of things, but I have yet to see anyone advise you that clowns can kill corals such as Torch, Frohspawn and other LPS.

The way they host can be very rough. The tissue of LPS is delicate and can be torn easily. They may also tear pieces with their mouths.

Although it can be done, and does all the time... there is risk to the coral.

Good luck.

doch · #5 10-15-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by paddyob

Get an anemone if possible.

A clown will host a variety of things, but I have yet to see anyone advise you that clowns can kill corals such as Torch, Frohspawn and other LPS.

The way they host can be very rough. The tissue of LPS is delicate and can be torn easily. They may also tear pieces with their mouths.

Although it can be done, and does all the time... there is risk to the coral.

Good luck.

I hear what you're saying Paddy, but to me, and apparently the OP, anenomes are a pain in the butt. I like that I can put my hammer wherever, and the clowns will follow. I like that I don't have to worry about my nem taking a random vacation from its home base and potentialliy destroying everything in its path. Personally, I've had no troubles with clowns and hammers. I do however see your point.