Clarkii and condy

Jakermelon · 11/16/2017, 06:37 AM

So quick question I have a purple tipped condy and it is pretty big like the disc in about 7-8 inches across but I recently added a clarkii and it harasses my condy... It still opens up great during the day and stuff but my question is will the clarkii end up killing it because I know these nems don't usually host... It was an u educated buy and my lfs told me that it was good for clowns he was obviously just looking for the sale... Going back I would have gotten an rbta but anyways should I consider giving the nem a new home or will it be okay? Thanks

Dmorty217 · 11/16/2017, 07:55 AM

Hard to tell. They don't host clowns like you mentioned so the fish may be protesting the anem. If the tank in question is the one in your signature, I would rehome it and get a anemone that will host a clown

Jakermelon · 11/16/2017, 09:29 AM

Yea I have the biocube... What would be the best option rbta?

SAT · 11/16/2017, 03:32 PM

RBTA is known to host clarkii and is generally considered one of the least difficult host species, which doesn't necessarily mean it's easy.

albano · 11/16/2017, 03:55 PM

There is a good chance that the Condy WILL host the Clarkii

davocean · 11/16/2017, 09:20 PM

The decision is made by the clown, and clarki's like maroons will usually take any nem given and many times I've seen that in form of condy.

Condy is known to have a stronger sting, usually the bigger concern is for fish that contact it, and if it's that big it should be no issue as far as hosting your clarki.

Jakermelon · 11/17/2017, 12:20 PM

Okay thanks for the input everyone!!

rvareef · 11/17/2017, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albano

there is a good chance that the condy will host the clarkii

+1

Ron Reefman · 11/18/2017, 04:47 AM

I had a condy that hosted a mated pair of Cinnamon clowns for years. It took the clowns a week to acclimate to the condy, but after that they lived together with no issues.

Good luck with yours.

Jakermelon · 11/18/2017, 10:56 AM

They definitely seem to be fine during the day the nem get all big and stuff just at night he always seems to be on the move and before I got the clarkii it stayed put for like four months and now it's almost every night moving which is nerve-racking because I have a bunch of corals

albano · 11/18/2017, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakermelon

which is nerve-racking because I have a bunch of corals

I didn't see mention of the corals before... A condy on the move will probably kill them

SAT · 11/19/2017, 12:22 PM

A condy will keep moving as long as it's not happy with its situation, about which it can be quite picky. If you want an easy mostly-stay-in-place nem, try a flower anemone. However, I don't know if a clarkii will accept a flower anemone.

11/16/2017, 06:37 AM	#1
Jakermelon Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Buffalo Posts: 19	Clarkii and condy So quick question I have a purple tipped condy and it is pretty big like the disc in about 7-8 inches across but I recently added a clarkii and it harasses my condy... It still opens up great during the day and stuff but my question is will the clarkii end up killing it because I know these nems don't usually host... It was an u educated buy and my lfs told me that it was good for clowns he was obviously just looking for the sale... Going back I would have gotten an rbta but anyways should I consider giving the nem a new home or will it be okay? Thanks __________________ 32 g biocube °°°°° Current Tank Info: 32g biocube

11/16/2017, 07:55 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Hard to tell. They don't host clowns like you mentioned so the fish may be protesting the anem. If the tank in question is the one in your signature, I would rehome it and get a anemone that will host a clown __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

11/16/2017, 09:29 AM	#3
Jakermelon Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Buffalo Posts: 19	Yea I have the biocube... What would be the best option rbta? __________________ 32 g biocube °°°°° Current Tank Info: 32g biocube

11/16/2017, 03:32 PM	#4
SAT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Berwyn, PA Posts: 4,073 Blog Entries: 1	RBTA is known to host clarkii and is generally considered one of the least difficult host species, which doesn't necessarily mean it's easy. __________________ Stuart Current Tank Info: 300G Caribbean biotype reef set up in 2003.

11/16/2017, 03:55 PM	#5
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	There is a good chance that the Condy WILL host the Clarkii __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

11/16/2017, 09:20 PM	#6
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	The decision is made by the clown, and clarki's like maroons will usually take any nem given and many times I've seen that in form of condy. Condy is known to have a stronger sting, usually the bigger concern is for fish that contact it, and if it's that big it should be no issue as far as hosting your clarki. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

11/17/2017, 12:20 PM	#7
Jakermelon Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Buffalo Posts: 19	Okay thanks for the input everyone!! __________________ 32 g biocube °°°°° Current Tank Info: 32g biocube

11/18/2017, 04:47 AM	#9
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I had a condy that hosted a mated pair of Cinnamon clowns for years. It took the clowns a week to acclimate to the condy, but after that they lived together with no issues. Good luck with yours. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

11/18/2017, 10:56 AM	#10
Jakermelon Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Buffalo Posts: 19	They definitely seem to be fine during the day the nem get all big and stuff just at night he always seems to be on the move and before I got the clarkii it stayed put for like four months and now it's almost every night moving which is nerve-racking because I have a bunch of corals __________________ 32 g biocube °°°°° Current Tank Info: 32g biocube

11/19/2017, 12:22 PM	#12
SAT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Berwyn, PA Posts: 4,073 Blog Entries: 1	A condy will keep moving as long as it's not happy with its situation, about which it can be quite picky. If you want an easy mostly-stay-in-place nem, try a flower anemone. However, I don't know if a clarkii will accept a flower anemone. __________________ Stuart Current Tank Info: 300G Caribbean biotype reef set up in 2003.