Anemone stung clownfish??

Slot · Apr 19, 2017

I just added 3 new btas to my tank and my percula started nibbling on its tentacles, then shot out real fast like she got stung and started doing this

Slot · Apr 19, 2017

It wont let me post a vid but shes opening and closing her mouth really fast and keeps shooting around real fast

ash9965 · Apr 19, 2017

Probably so I have read that Clowns will nibble at the tentacles at first to sort of get used to the anemone ( maybe developing an imunity to the sting ?? )

LbulletM · Apr 20, 2017

ash9965 said:
Probably so I have read that Clowns will nibble at the tentacles at first to sort of get used to the anemone ( maybe developing an imunity to the sting ?? )

Yup! They have to build up a tolerance to an anemone. A lot of people will notice the clowns "sucking" on the anemone.

As for my not so bright clown, she's repeatedly doing the same to my Euphyllia and ending up with near constant burns and swollen lips. Acclimation seems to be slow haha.

davocean · Apr 20, 2017

Yep, this is a perfect example of why we suggest not doing the forced close proximity some people do to rush hosting, they need to build up immunity.

Slot · Apr 20, 2017

davocean said:
Yep, this is a perfect example of why we suggest not doing the forced close proximity some people do to rush hosting, they need to build up immunity.

Do you know how long it takes for their immunity to build? Shes shown no interest in any of my nems after the sting