clownfish questions.

[fishnplants]

got a pair of "McCullochi Clownfish", and from what ive been told theyre quite rare to come by in the hobby, i think they may be clarkiis but ill take a photo and yall can decide. regardless i cant find to much info on these guys when it comes to getting them to host, or even general info for that matter. any sort would be appreciated, specifically hosting tho. i have a nice BTA and they dont really go near em.

 

[Wilders reef]

I think it like most clown where they might decided to host but sometimes they dont

 

[fishnplants]

is there any way to entice hosting? or what can i do there

 

[jabberwock]

Looks like they got that firefish surrounded. Poor bugger...

 

[Katrina71]

is there any way to entice hosting? or what can i do there

Be careful what you wish for. Hosting causes splits. Not necessarily bad, but you'll find yourself with nems to be removed.

 

[fishnplants]

im not opposed to that as long as they actually host. there isnt a whole lotta niche room and they needa take up the nems. they farm raised not wild so idk how i can coerce them in there.

 

[CO2TLEY]

is there any way to entice hosting? or what can i do there

How long have the clowns been in the tank? Sometimes it just takes time. Once they see you feeding the anemone it can strike an interest. Took my maroons about 3 months. Like someone said above they can be in there for years and never have an anemone host them

 

[jabberwock]

im not opposed to that as long as they actually host. there isnt a whole lotta niche room and they needa take up the nems. they farm raised not wild so idk how i can coerce them in there.

You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make them drink...

 

[fishnplants]

its been less than a week, i was thinkin the same thing. feeding the nem and maybe they kinda see that and take a liking. if my cleaner doesnt try to steal it were ur maroons farm raised?

 

[CO2TLEY]

Yes, you have a better chance with wild caught but captive bred will still do it

 

[fishnplants]

so great news! they finally took to the nem. but i kinda had to corral them by it before they started stickin their nosies into it. just happy they got their spot

 

[Largeangels]

They look like juvi mccullochi. A guy named Mrblue out of Australia got a special permit to catch I think 4 pairs from the only place they are found years back. He was able to breed these. No more wild will probably ever be collected, unless illegally.

Looks like the story from Reef Builders won't paste but google "The Mcullochi Clownfish Story" It is on Reefbuilders facebook from 2009.

ORA breeds these.

McCulloch’s Clownfish

ORA has raised the McCullochi Clownfish, Amphiprion mccullochi through a collaborative relationship with LiveAquaria.

www.orafarm.com

I like them and have 2 pairs, slow growers IME. Can be somewhat aggressive. They took to my RBTA's right away. If I recall BTA and H. crispa are their natural hosts.

 

[Largeangels]

How are the clowns doing?