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Old 10-14-2011, 05:25 PM
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My Maroon clown hosts in my flowerpot coral and both seem happy
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Old 10-14-2011, 05:28 PM
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Mine host my duncans and large mushrooms.
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Old 10-14-2011, 06:41 PM
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We had some in our giant brain but had to remove it as they were so rough on it. Even laid eggs on the rock it was on. They seem to host anything but imo they just cause damage to whatever it is unless it is a carpet. Sorry more fond of my corals than stupid clown fish especially the bigger clown species.
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Old 10-15-2011, 02:53 AM
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Holy smoke ... I can't believe the clown can host that many different corals ... WOW ... I thought they are only interested in anemone. Lots of different things I have learned from you guys.
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Old 10-15-2011, 03:24 AM
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my clowns used to host the Orange Cap I had
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Old 10-15-2011, 04:17 AM
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Orange cap ??? My goodness, it is too hard for their belly though. I think they would like something more of a soft type thing like tentacles or polyps.
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Old 10-15-2011, 04:33 AM
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I have 2 Saddleback Clownfish and 5 anenome's..... They host my xenia
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Old 10-15-2011, 01:07 PM
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Get an anemone if possible.

A clown will host a variety of things, but I have yet to see anyone advise you that clowns can kill corals such as Torch, Frohspawn and other LPS.

The way they host can be very rough. The tissue of LPS is delicate and can be torn easily. They may also tear pieces with their mouths.

Although it can be done, and does all the time... there is risk to the coral.

Good luck.
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Get an anemone if possible.

A clown will host a variety of things, but I have yet to see anyone advise you that clowns can kill corals such as Torch, Frohspawn and other LPS.

The way they host can be very rough. The tissue of LPS is delicate and can be torn easily. They may also tear pieces with their mouths.

Although it can be done, and does all the time... there is risk to the coral.

Good luck.
I hear what you're saying Paddy, but to me, and apparently the OP, anenomes are a pain in the butt. I like that I can put my hammer wherever, and the clowns will follow. I like that I don't have to worry about my nem taking a random vacation from its home base and potentialliy destroying everything in its path. Personally, I've had no troubles with clowns and hammers. I do however see your point.
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Old 10-15-2011, 05:42 PM
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Missed the not wAnting a nem. Oops.

Good luck.
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