What kind of anemone do clownfish live in

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The Ocellaris clownfish is a perfect beginner fish. Some people will actually tell you that if you put pictures or videos of other clownfish hosting in an anemone, that your fish will follow suit.

I must admit I have no idea if this works — I've never tried it. Although I've heard mixed reviews. That's an option. Personally, what I think is the most sure-fire way to get your clown to host is to make sure that it finds the anemone.

Once it does, it will likely never want to leave. This short video is of a young Onyx Picasso clownfish which was hosting a BTA after only 3 days together. It's not the best video but I thought it was good to share since this was literally within the first hour that it "discovered" the 'nem.

Before you read the tip I want to warn you. Do this at your own risk. It does work but it can also be very stressful on the fish and in some cases, especially with carpet anemones, the clownfish can actually be killed.

If your fish shows signs of stress you should separate them immediately. So just for emphasis — this works, but use caution — watch your fish closely! Place your anemone and your clownfish together in a very confined space for a short period of time.

This works best if you have a 'nem that is on a small rock or something else you can remove from the tank. Place the rock with the anemone into a small bowl, being sure to cover it entirely with water.

Try not to upset it too much during this or it will shrink down and be impossible to host. It might take some patience, but eventually it will open back up as long as it's happy. Now put your clownfish in the bowl. Some anemone species can be difficult for even advanced aquarists and we strongly urge you to research, research, research before acquiring them.

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