Dottyback and Anemone?

[SirDukelll]

I have a neon dotty back and he likes to get close to my clowns in an anemone. What would happen if the dottyback touched the anemone? Would it try and eat him or do they also have a special coating that protects them?

 

[EvanDeVita]

If the dottyback touches the anemone, it’ll get stung. To my knowledge, they can’t become resistant to anemones either. I’m pretty sure clownfish are the only fish that can.

 

[amazongb]

I have an orchid that lives with 14 nems.. seems to get close but avoids being stung..

 

[chrisgold]

I have a neon dotty back and he likes to get close to my clowns in an anemone. What would happen if the dottyback touched the anemone? Would it try and eat him or do they also have a special coating that protects them?

Mine got stung when i first out rbta in tank hasnt been back since

 

[G Santana]

Mine got stung when i first out rbta in tank hasnt been back since

He's a quick learner lol

 

[Tonycass12]

If the dottyback touches the anemone, it’ll get stung. To my knowledge, they can’t become resistant to anemones either. I’m pretty sure clownfish are the only fish that can.

Some types of damsels can as well. Not many but a few species can host an anemone

 

[Uncle99]

Sure, sting, maybe eat.
But that’s not going to happen.
He’ll stay his distance.