Will Damsels host Anemones

[GreatDane_Dude]

I have a Domino Damsel and I was wondering if it will host an anemone. I was thinking Bubble Tip my LFS has some nice ones. I would (as soon as my tank is matured) like to have an anemone if my damsel will host it. Also any tips on anemone care are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[bradleym]

I had a pair of domino damsels that would host BTAs in a 37g tank. So it is possible.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

what is BTA

 

[bradleym]

Bubble Tip Anemone

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Oh... that makes sense. Thank you for your help!

 

[blaxsun]

Generally no.

 

[Rtaylor]

Domino damsels are known for hosting with anemones. I think carpet anemones are their natural host, but I would think they might adapt to other nems if not available.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Well then thanks everyone for the help.

 

[Jekyl]

Need to keep in mind that it may never happen. Took my clowns over 2 years and hundreds in anemone before they were hosted. Be sure to research what is needed for anemone before purchasing.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

I have already researched BTAs

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Anemones host fish (i.e. allow fish to "live" with them), not the other way around.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

hmm makes sense

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

but I guess the fish could push the anemone along until it will host.

 

[Jekyl]

but I guess the fish could push the anemone along until it will host.

Not necessarily a good thing. Overly eager fish can stress out the anemone. Especially if the anemone is small.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

True... and I was thinking about my LFS's small nems. I wonder if my fish is the over eager type...

 

[Jekyl]

True... and I was thinking about my LFS's small nems. I wonder if my fish is the over eager type...

For your first nem I would not recommend getting from an LFS if possible. Local reefers will be much better. Also very helpful to already have some cipro on hand

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

What is cipro?

 

[Jekyl]

https://www.chewy.com/midland-vet-services-aqua-cipro-forte/dp/344725

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Oh...

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

but I guess the fish could push the anemone along until it will host.

Anemones do not need to host anything... They can live happily without any fish. If you do decide to buy a nem, don't expect anything other than for it to be pretty; just enjoy it for what it is and if it ends up hosting fish, it will be a nice surprise :)