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sean A.
03/06/2010, 10:29 AM
This is my 1st Clown fish. She is a 4 inch or so. The guy who owned her
said that she hosted a rock anemone. I've never owned a Anemone but
am thinking about getting one for her. She seems a little lonely now. I have
a 240g tank. Could I get a bubble tip Nem for her?

Tahoe Reefer
03/06/2010, 12:35 PM
you sure can. Maroons are known for being aggressive so make sure you dont get a baby clone or something so small your fish will destroy it.

jbud2418
03/06/2010, 09:24 PM
True make sure to get a good size one.

StillerNat
03/06/2010, 10:36 PM
yeah i would get atleast one that is double the size of your fish. atleast 8 to 10 inches or else your maroon will love the nem to death.

Arc Katana
03/07/2010, 01:08 AM
Just make sure you don't add another Maroon to the tank unless a) its very small and b) you make sure it has a place to get away from the bigger one. They (maroons) are usually very, very hostile towards other maroons. Check out Joyce Wilkersons book "Clownfish" - it lists which anemones go with what species.

sean A.
03/07/2010, 01:57 AM
Thanks for all of the advise. I will check out that book too

Gold Stripe
03/07/2010, 07:43 AM
In my experience, A maroon will host pretty much anything. Other clowns are more selective.

Lmecher
03/07/2010, 08:38 AM
The bta is maroon's natural host, so it is the best chioce. good luck!

hartnell
03/09/2010, 12:37 AM
my maroon is in love with a bunch of mushrooms!

amore169
03/09/2010, 04:57 AM
I had a pair of Maroons and they are very interesting to watch but extremly aggresive, good luck.