Can you force clowns to host a nem

[PeterEde]

My 2 clowns stay at the back wall. Only darting out for food.
My BTA is mid tank at the bottom.
Will they ever find it to host?

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Been there and yes. Weeks or months but they know it’s there.

 

[dvgyfresh]

You can’t force lol , what worked for me is iPad taped to the tank playing anemoens hosting clowns for about 16 hours in 3 days; captive bred clowns need to learn the behavior sometimes

 

[ZombieEngineer]

Underwater speaker + Barry White soundtrack.

 

[CoralB]

You can’t force lol , what worked for me is iPad taped to the tank playing anemoens hosting clowns for about 16 hours in 3 days; captive bred clowns need to learn the behavior sometimes

Is the iPad set with parental controls so they don’t learn how to do other things lol !!!

 

[dvgyfresh]

Is the iPad set with parental controls so they don’t learn how to do other things lol !!!

Live and let live they may have visited only fins…

 

[bnord]

mine told me the anemone made them itch.... what a bunch clowns

 

[Just John]

Heard plenty of people saying that they just taped on a picture of clowns in an anemone and it worked, but I imagine the ipad would be almost foolproof.

 

[RichieE46]

I used something like this:


I slow drip acclimated the new nem and then after acclimation, I placed the nem into the breeder box. Waited a day for the nem to become more acclimated. I used a net and put the clowns into the breeder box. I then used the breeder box divider and slowly reduced the amount of space inside the box. They went into the nem and got used to brushing up against it. Once they get used to the nem, you can place the clowns and nem back into the main tank.

Now, you get anywhere close to their nems, and the clowns will snap at your fingers! Can't take credit for this method. I saw it on YouTube.

 

[CoralB]

I used something like this:


I slow drip acclimated the new nem and then after acclimation, I placed the nem into the breeder box. Waited a day for the nem to become more acclimated. I used a net and put the clowns into the breeder box. I then used the breeder box divider and slowly reduced the amount of space inside the box. They went into the nem and got used to brushing up against it. Once they get used to the nem, you can place the clowns and nem back into the main tank.

Now, you get anywhere close to their nems, and the clowns will snap at your fingers! Can't take credit for this method. I saw it on YouTube.

Seems like a Interesting option if you can catch the clowns !!

 

[Big Smelly fish]

Is the iPad set with parental controls so they don’t learn how to do other things lol !!!

It’s not parental but clown control.

 

[KrisReef]

My 2 clowns stay at the back wall. Only darting out for food.
My BTA is mid tank at the bottom.
Will they ever find it to host?

No, the nem will never be able to find the fish if they stay on the back wall.

If you have a large mesh bag or a fish net that can enclose the nem, put the fish food inside the net and place it over the nem with one end propped up so the fish can swim into the trap. When the enter to get the food adjust the net so they can't get out. Then wait and eventually they will get tired and host nem will sting them into submission. The relationship is more like a marriage than hosting.

Alternatively, if you get the fish inside the net, close their exit and then reach into the tank like you are going to grab them. The fish will dive for cover and the nem and the fish will live happy ever after.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

No, the nem will never be able to find the fish if they stay on the back wall.

If you have a large mesh bag or a fish net that can enclose the nem, put the fish food inside the net and place it over the nem with one end propped up so the fish can swim into the trap. When the enter to get the food adjust the net so they can't get out. Then wait and eventually they will get tired and host nem will sting them into submission. The relationship is more like a marriage than hosting.

Alternatively, if you get the fish inside the net, close their exit and then reach into the tank like you are going to grab them. The fish will dive for cover and the nem and the fish will live happy ever after.

This is also a good way to get your clownfish eaten.

 

[PeterEde]

So just nature take it's course. The Nem is attached so I cant put it in a breeder box

 

[Spare time]

Out of curiosity, what is the pH of the tank during the day?

 

[PeterEde]

Out of curiosity, what is the pH of the tank during the day?

Typical test is 8.3

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Only of you ask them really really nicely. Lol.
Can you make a horse drink water?
D

 

[sheeb]

My 2 clowns stay at the back wall. Only darting out for food.
My BTA is mid tank at the bottom.
Will they ever find it to host?

I’ve had BTAS, LTAS, in my 60 hoping for my clowns to host it and nothing. They always swam past and looked at it no interest. I’ve heard the iPad video is a good way but i don’t have an iPad lol

 

[ZombieEngineer]

I’ve had BTAS, LTAS, in my 60 hoping for my clowns to host it and nothing. They always swam past and looked at it no interest. I’ve heard the iPad video is a good way but i don’t have an iPad lol

You better get one then. It doesn't work with any other kind of tablet. Only works with 8+ inch iPads.

 

[sheeb]

You better get one then. It doesn't work with any other kind of tablet. Only works with 8+ inch iPads.

I’ve had my time with Nems.. not my thing anymore but tablets next up on the list lol