Will clown fish protect their anemone?

[MrsBugmaster]

I have a 180 FOWLR tank with butterflies and angels. I also have a pair of Mocho Clowns in another tank by themselves. I want to reduce some of the number of tanks. So my question is if I put these clowns and their nem in my FOWLR will the clowns protect the nem from the buterflies and angels, or will it be too stressful for the clowns constantly trying to protect it, and eventually just get eaten by the other fish?

 

[Crabs McJones]

If the clowns have called the anemone home, then yes they will protect it. Especially during spawning. My clowns dont let anything (including my hand) anywhere near their Duncan home.

 

[timrocks311]

If the clowns have called the anemone home, then yes they will protect it. Especially during spawning. My clowns dont let anything (including my hand) anywhere near their Duncan home.

I agree. They should protect their home. I'd think eventually the other fish would not bother them. My female clown attacks me any time I put my hand in the tank.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Thanks for the replies. Now I can get down to 3 tanks instead of 4.