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moldrik · #1 12-07-2008, 07:43 AM

Hey guys,

I picked up some new clownfish with an anemone. While acclimating they were in the anemone the whole time ( in a small bucket ) however, once introduced to the tank ( 40 gal ) they aren't spending time with their anemone anymore. I tried giving them something to eat, but they wouldn't. So, i'm giving them a night by themselves to hopefully destress and tomorrow start their new lives in my tank.

Is this normal? They are still sticking together ( thankfully ) so I hope they do ok.

Water parameters are fine and I did a water change too.

Sincerely,

Really-hopeful-that-my-fish-will-host-the-anemone.
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Keri · #2 12-07-2008, 08:10 AM

They are likely just exploring the new digs, they will probably go back to hosting the 'nem in time ....unless they find something else they like better. Clowns are funny

It's completely normal that they don't eat the first day, or even couple of days. If you want to entice them to eat sometimes adding fresh garlic juice to their frozen (thawed) food helps pique their interest. HTH

moldrik · #3 12-07-2008, 08:50 AM

I was going to buy some at JL but they were sold out. The girl that works there ( not sure on her name ) said that they would be getting it in on Wednesday. I bought some mysis shrimp, flake food and red algea ( w/ garlic extract ) and I'm going to mix it all up to make a concoction that they will hopefully enjoy.
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Madreefer · #4 12-07-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by moldrik

I was going to buy some at JL but they were sold out.

You should be able to get it at a health food store. As soon as anything such as Kent or anything "aquarium" is on the label the price seems to double.

marie · #5 12-07-2008, 08:32 PM

To get the full benefit of garlic it should be fresh not bottled

Madreefer · #6 12-08-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by marie

To get the full benefit of garlic it should be fresh not bottled

Can you get fresh garlic juice? Or do you do your own? And do you mean just juice or do you put in minced? Just curious as always willing to save some on cash.

Keri · #7 12-08-2008, 12:14 AM

I squish up a clove and let it sit for a while with the frozen food thawing in a tiny bit of tank water, I pick out the big pieces of garlic before I feed it to the fish.

mike31154 · #8 12-08-2008, 12:44 AM

What kind of clownfish and anemone? I suspect they hosted in the bucket since it was their only refuge in there. Were they hosting in the anemone at the LFS? In any case, don't worry just yet, they'll take some time to get comfortable in their new surroundings.

My maroon clownfish didn't eat for almost a full week following introduction into the tank. All day he would do laps back & forth along the glass. No idea where he got the energy to do that for a week without nourishment but he didn't appear to lose much weight. It was quite a relief when he finally decided to start chowing down and once he did, he did so with gusto. He is now a big she with a male partner hosting in a BTA.

moldrik · #9 12-08-2008, 01:16 AM

Well, the great part is that they are hosting again! I came to work ( where my tank is ) added some more water, fed the anemone and the mushroom coral and tried feeding the fish.

They nibbled at it but spat it all out again. I tried mysis shrimp and some flake food. I made my own concoction by blending a bunch of stuff together. Seemed to work fine for the mushrooms and the anemone, but the clown didn't want any.

I snagged a bunch of pix though.

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marie · #10 12-08-2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Keri

I squish up a clove and let it sit for a while with the frozen food thawing in a tiny bit of tank water, I pick out the big pieces of garlic before I feed it to the fish.

I do the same. I don't feed garlic very often though, it makes my house smell like an Italian restaurant