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[CoralReeferDude]

Welcome to the addiction! I think most clowns are okay with torches. Can always get them an anemone also.

From my understanding thus far, clowns love torches, but torches don't love clowns. My main concern is optimal growth rate for my coral garden, I'd hate to see a torch meet its demise due to being hosted too aggressively by a clownfish.

I looked into a bubble-tip anemone and they can also wreak havoc on corals and your system in general if/when they decide to move around. Hence, my dilemma.

 

[Shnetts]

Welcome to r2r!!!

 

[Reefer Matt]

From my understanding thus far, clowns love torches, but torches don't love clowns. My main concern is optimal growth rate for my coral garden, I'd hate to see a torch meet its demise due to being hosted too aggressively by a clownfish.

I looked into a bubble-tip anemone and they can also wreak havoc on corals and your system in general if/when they decide to move around. Hence, my dilemma.

Understood, and a valid concern. I think it’ll also depend on which species of clownfish you are interested in. For what it’s worth, I have a tomato clown in a tank with three different torch coral, it doesn’t try to go in them. I also have a percula clown that loves a toadstool leather, and another percula that lives in an Elegance coral. All the coral are very healthy. Here’s a pic of the Elegance and clown.

 

[CoralReeferDude]

Understood, and a valid concern. I think it’ll also depend on which species of clownfish you are interested in. For what it’s worth, I have a tomato clown in a tank with three different torch coral, it doesn’t try to go in them. I also have a percula clown that loves a toadstool leather, and another percula that lives in an Elegance coral. All the coral are very healthy. Here’s a pic of the one in the Elegance and clown.

I was looking at a pair of bonded Frostbite Ocellaris Clownfish. There would be no other fish in the 30 gallon tank - just a modest cleanup crew. I was hoping to hear more reports like yours. I could be hyper-fixating on anecdotal reports of people having their torch corals damaged by their clownfish. Some perspective like yours is nice to hear that it won't necessarily be an issue. I was going to avoid tomato or maroon clowns as they require a larger tank than I have, if I am not mistaken.

Feel free to add any input/advice/etc - My idea at this point is to introduce the clean up crew after the water cycle completes. Once the CUC have established themselves after a few weeks and I'm seeing consistent and stable water test results, add a bubble tip anemone. After the anemone has been in the same spot for a month, add the clownfish pair. Then after a few more weeks, slowly begin adding corals. What do y'all think?

 

[Reefer Matt]

I was looking at a pair of bonded Frostbite Ocellaris Clownfish. There would be no other fish in the 30 gallon tank - just a modest cleanup crew. I was hoping to hear more reports like yours. I could be hyper-fixating on anecdotal reports of people having their torch corals damaged by their clownfish. Some perspective like yours is nice to hear that it won't necessarily be an issue. I was going to avoid tomato or maroon clowns as they require a larger tank than I have, if I am not mistaken.

Feel free to add any input/advice/etc - My idea at this point is to introduce the clean up crew after the water cycle completes. Once the CUC have established themselves after a few weeks and I'm seeing consistent and stable water test results, add a bubble tip anemone. After the anemone has been in the same spot for a month, add the clownfish pair. Then after a few more weeks, slowly begin adding corals. What do y'all think?

I’d hold off on the cuc until you start to see algae, unless there’s already some on the live rock. I like to add the fish first after the cycle is done, but it’s not required. It just helps keep the ammonia load in the tank. But it sounds like you are on the right track, and I wish you the best! Feel free to message me any time if you have further questions. Happy Reefing!

 

[kingranch2003]

Hey everybody!

I recently became fascinated with coral and have officially caught the bug. I have dedicated almost all my free-time, these last few weeks, to researching as much as I can about everything reef keeping. I ordered a Waterbox 35.2 Plus AIO and Osmolator 3 ATO during their July 4th sale, which is now backordered until Aug 15. I am a professional hydroponics and integrated pest management specialist with almost 20 years of experience. I'm hoping my skills translate to this hobby.

My local fish store here in Phoenix, AZ (Ocean Floor Store) has cultured live rock for sale and I can't wait to set up my tank and get the water cycle going. Gardening has taught me patience and I'm excited to take everything one step at a time. I look forward to talking with fellow reefers!

Wait until you see those new corals light up for the first time! Welcome!

 

[jsmkmavity]

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[BryanM]

Hey everybody!

I recently became fascinated with coral and have officially caught the bug. I have dedicated almost all my free-time, these last few weeks, to researching as much as I can about everything reef keeping. I ordered a Waterbox 35.2 Plus AIO and Osmolator 3 ATO during their July 4th sale, which is now backordered until Aug 15. I am a professional hydroponics and integrated pest management specialist with almost 20 years of experience. I'm hoping my skills translate to this hobby.

My local fish store here in Phoenix, AZ (Ocean Floor Store) has cultured live rock for sale and I can't wait to set up my tank and get the water cycle going. Gardening has taught me patience and I'm excited to take everything one step at a time. I look forward to talking with fellow reefers!

Welcome to the forums!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Welcome to Reef2Reef

 

[get-salty]

Hi there !

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!