Clown is trying to host Gonipora

[Chris_Noles]

My gonipora looks ticked off everyday because my clown is trying to host it, should I just let it be or move it elsewhere in the tank?

 

[dank reefer]

I would let it be for a bit and see if the goni gets used to it.

 

[RonK1911]

See this thread:

Clownfish trying to host gonipora

Bought quite a large green goniopora, was in the tank about an hour or two fully extended until my male clownfish decides to try and host it, it has since all closed up and the clown won’t leave it alone at all Will the goni eventually open up and accept the clown to live in it? Will the clown...

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[vetteguy53081]

Goni is the host and clown is the guest persay. The clown is capable of stressing it to the point of death. I would consider either relocation or even cover goni with a net type breeder where it received flow and nutrients.

 

[Chris_Noles]

Goni is the host and clown is the guest persay. The clown is capable of stressing it to the point of death. I would consider either relocation or even cover goni with a net type breeder where it received flow and nutrients.

Goni hasnt opened in like 2 weeks.... might have to move it

 

[InvertGang]

Goni is the host and clown is the guest persay. The clown is capable of stressing it to the point of death. I would consider either relocation or even cover goni with a net type breeder where it received flow and nutrients.

I've heard people at my LFS use the term guest or guesting for clownfish too. "How did you get your clown to start guesting your nem?" Sort of context.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I've heard people at my LFS use the term guest or guesting for clownfish too. "How did you get your clown to start guesting your nem?" Sort of context.

drop food on the nem instead of feeding the clown. The clown will go for food and host may open up OR sting the clown- A gamble it is. It takes time but does eventually take place