Clown fish hosting a dreads clam?

BARNAKEWLZ · Aug 28, 2016

Is this going to be a problem for the clam? Everyone seems happy, clam is fully open and does noes flinch when the clown rubs into it. Just curious?

BARNAKEWLZ · Aug 28, 2016

Lionfish Lair · Aug 28, 2016

There was a local store that had two clowns hosting a large clam. It never bothered the clam at all. They were IN the clam... like all the way in.

Scopulum Zombie · Aug 28, 2016

Just saw a tank at "aquarium of the pacific" with many maroon clowns hosting giant clams. All seemed happy and no signs of irritation.

BARNAKEWLZ · Aug 28, 2016

it really doesn't seem to be affecting the clam. Even when his is just sitting on it. It's got to be good for the clownfish, after 6 months in the tank he now has a home. I appreciate the input! Thank you!

Baby Ray · Aug 28, 2016

keefzreefz said:
it really doesn't seem to be affecting the clam. Even when his is just sitting on it. It's got to be good for the clownfish, after 6 months in the tank he now has a home. I appreciate the input! Thank you!

If you haven't had any issues so far you should be ok. Just be aware that I have heard of some people who have had clams that clamp down on the clownfish when it gets irritated and it kills both of them. If the clam isn't getting irritated, you should be ok.