Clowns being clowns

LunaReef · Feb 13, 2023

Good morning Reef peeps,

I'm fairly new to the hobby and humbled by how much I continue to learn on a daily basis. I've done an immeasurable amount of research before finally purchasing a new WB Marine X 90.3. While that tank is cycling, (photo attached) I have a 10 gallon with 2 Ocellaris and 4 LPS, 1 Torch, 2 Frog Spawn and 1 really weird Hammer (questions on that one later, lol)

Based on what I've learned, I know that Clowns can and will choose a softie to host, which in this case, mine have been sizing up this one Frog Spawn for over a week. It seems that the Frog Spawn isn't too bothered by them, but she isn't completely extended and isn't very big. I know that the potential for the clowns to damage her tissue is a concern. What are your thoughts on this? Videos attached but don't judge me yet! lol. I realize my lighting isn't up to par (literally) but the plan is that these LPS will move to my big tank soon.

Thank you for any and all tips!

mangus · Feb 13, 2023

I have never had a problem with clowns causing coral to not fully extend. Could it be a problem with how much flow it is receiving?

907_Reefer · Feb 13, 2023

Our Clowns love the frogspawn and we haven't had any issues with that, just to note.

Shon · Feb 13, 2023

907_Reefer said:
Our Clowns love the frogspawn and we haven't had any issues with that, just to note.

Had to double take on that clown. I swore that was a googly-eye. Third look, and I'm still grinning from it. What morph/type?

907_Reefer · Feb 13, 2023

Shon said:
Had to double take on that clown. I swore that was a googly-eye. Third look, and I'm still grinning from it. What morph/type?

Mocha Storm Clowns. Cute, right?!

vetteguy53081 · Feb 13, 2023

LunaReef said:
Good morning Reef peeps,

I'm fairly new to the hobby and humbled by how much I continue to learn on a daily basis. I've done an immeasurable amount of research before finally purchasing a new WB Marine X 90.3. While that tank is cycling, (photo attached) I have a 10 gallon with 2 Ocellaris and 4 LPS, 1 Torch, 2 Frog Spawn and 1 really weird Hammer (questions on that one later, lol)

Based on what I've learned, I know that Clowns can and will choose a softie to host, which in this case, mine have been sizing up this one Frog Spawn for over a week. It seems that the Frog Spawn isn't too bothered by them, but she isn't completely extended and isn't very big. I know that the potential for the clowns to damage her tissue is a concern. What are your thoughts on this? Videos attached but don't judge me yet! lol. I realize my lighting isn't up to par (literally) but the plan is that these LPS will move to my big tank soon.

Thank you for any and all tips!

Clowns will host a stick of dynamite of you give it to them. They dive into anything that offers the looks of a soft pillow LOL

907_Reefer · Feb 13, 2023

vetteguy53081 said:
Clowns will host a stick of dynamite of you give it to them. They dive into anything that offers the looks of a soft pillow LOL

I keep barely missing a photo of them face-first in my duncans.. hilarious.

LunaReef · Feb 13, 2023

mangus said:
I have never had a problem with clowns causing coral to not fully extend. Could it be a problem with how much flow it is receiving?

The overall setup isn't ideal for full extension right now but I have moved them around a little bit and this one seems ok in this flow. It had retracted a little bit when the clowns started their hovering dance but maybe I'll adjust the flow and see if that helps. I was more concerned about the the tissue but so far, she doesn't seem to mind them. I'm just curious to see what everyone else's experience has been.

LunaReef · Feb 13, 2023

vetteguy53081 said:
Clowns will host a stick of dynamite of you give it to them. They dive into anything that offers the looks of a soft pillow LOL

I know

The issue isn't them hosting, I just don't want them to beat her up.

crusso1993 · Feb 13, 2023

LunaReef said:
I know The issue isn't them hosting, I just don't want them to beat her up.

Welcome to R2R!

How do you know she identifies as a “her”?

I wouldn’t worry about the clowns doing anything to your nem.

BTW - Cape Coralite here too!

Shon · Feb 13, 2023

907_Reefer said:
Mocha Storm Clowns. Cute, right?!

Enough to make me second guess on the blood orange cross for my fish list.

LunaReef · Feb 13, 2023

crusso1993 said:
Welcome to R2R!

How do you know she identifies as a “her”? I wouldn’t worry about the clowns doing anything to your nem.

BTW - Cape Coralite here too!

Thank you and hellooo neighbor! I don't know, I just feel like she's a her lol, also she's an LPS Euphyllia. I wouldn't be worried if she were a Nem.

crusso1993 · Feb 13, 2023

LunaReef said:
Thank you and hellooo neighbor! I don't know, I just feel like she's a her lol, also she's an LPS Euphyllia. I wouldn't be worried if she were a Nem.

Oof! I totally missed the whole Frog Spawn part. Sorry about that as I apparently was excited to see someone else from the Cape!