Congrats! I have a technique that hasn’t failed me yet. I wait for the clowns to be asleep at night, then net at least one of em and let it touch the nem. As soon as they feel the sting of the nem, their natural instincts kick in and they will host it.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing this technique with us!
@moneysmoneywoney6 жыл бұрын
warcraftjinx I’ll try this tonight
@heuerfan6 жыл бұрын
I will try this and report back!
@donaldlawrance8405 жыл бұрын
He knows how to touch her
@michaelprice7775 жыл бұрын
How long does it take after the initial sting?
@McKeelix5 жыл бұрын
*things clownfish will readily host:* -zoanthids -hair algae -xenias -soft corals in general -powerheads -giant clams -crabs -corners of the tank -rocks -other clownfish -dvd case for Flubber (1997) directed by Les Mayfield -donald trump’s hair -the ball pit at dashcon -the sega genesis -19th century Britain -alternate universes -piles of string cheese *things clownfish may or may not host in:* -anemones
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
Lmao, isnt that all true! Thanks for the early morning laugh. Have a great week.
@derekseay40204 жыл бұрын
@@ReeferGil Killed my torch trying to get it to host them.......idiots
@rajivbeharrylal67753 жыл бұрын
My cinnamon clown hosted a fake plastic lionfish
@Carnageloser73 жыл бұрын
Donald trumps hair lol
@drugmonkeyrx79653 жыл бұрын
Hilarious and true
@hazelhunt43625 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why I’m watching this I have never had a saltwater tank or clown fish before
@SV_Try_Magic4 жыл бұрын
Probably because its more satisfying to watch than bath bombs.
@exocraft81344 жыл бұрын
You should start saltwater tank
@eltonhasankolli80273 жыл бұрын
Then don’t watch stay with what you have
@nickyeggleton64186 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining, love, love, love your clowns, beautiful specimens, and great patience on your part. well done.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Nicky!
@greenman14266 жыл бұрын
great video! i really love the clown fish and anemone relationship. My only concern is the anemone tanking a stroll into the wave makers
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
That happened to me once about 4 years ago. Found parts of my nem in the circulation pumps. Sucked.
@jonathanlee97 Жыл бұрын
Old video now but one method i used that worked 100% of the time was getting a strainer basket and attaching foam on the sides so it floats. Then place the nem in there with the clownfish for a few days and then move them into the tank. Normally the clowns go into the nem in 10-20 mins but i keep them in there for 3-4 days to make sure they know to go in the nem when i place them in the tank. Another method that worked well for me was scaring the fish. Scare them so they look for a place to hide. They always shot right into the nem after they brushed up on it when they were looking for a place to hide. I also used a scraper but i used a net too. I moved the scraper fast so the fish were actually trying to get away. If i moved it slow like you did, it wont work.
@CJSAQUARIUMS6 жыл бұрын
Hahhaa good stuff man... such a great feeling when they finally host. My female hosted first then the male.. never thought about removing fish from tank then reintroducing. Add that to the book of how to make this work 😎🤙🏾
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Man, I still smile every time I walk by the tank and see my clowns dancing inside the anemone. I'm a happy camper even if I never added another fish or coral to the tank!
@TheLisamac016 жыл бұрын
Awesome Gil I’m so glad to see their hosting ! Well done ! They look so great, thanks for sharing
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lisa! I'm so stoked it finally worked!
@KreefAquariumhobby6 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I bought a new male clown... 1 day later he started to host my tortch.. the female I had followed him in there the day after. She had been in the same corner of the tank for almost a year. Strange thing I noticed was that it looked like the male encouraged her to follow him in. He always was swimming toward her and would than swim back to the tortch coral. It was awsome to watch the. 😉😉
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Isn't that the coolest thing to watch! He enticed her to follow and she did. Great post, thanks!!!
@KreefAquariumhobby6 жыл бұрын
ReeferGil sadly I was so happy with it that I forgot to take the camera. Would have been nice footage. 😉
@repeat24512 жыл бұрын
Do you know if a clownfish could host a Duncan? Just wandering since I already have one cycled in a newer tank and don't wanna buy an anenome to have it killed from the less cycled water. Thanks!
@IxDEVOUTxI4 жыл бұрын
I don't know why the wrong pronunciation of Anemone bothers me so much, but it does... I need an intervention! Uh-ne-muh-nee Uh-ne-muh-nee! 🤣
@ReeferGil3 жыл бұрын
LOL! It's a tough one to say for me.
@South-Texas-Drones_58013 жыл бұрын
I’m on day 3 with my new snowflake clowns but they haven’t gotten in the bubble tip yet 😩. Hopefully soon they will realize it’s there 🤞🏽
@BriansAquariums6 жыл бұрын
So cool bud!! I've always just put the nem and clowns in a spaghetti strainer. Waited a few days and reintroduced the nem and clowns back into the tank. Has worked 2/2 times so far. I will be trying this very soon again since I'm getting in 2 more clowns this Tuesday.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
NICE! Yea, so many techniques people use. I really thought the clowns would take to nem right away, otherwise I would have planned this out better before allowing the nem to anchor down.
@Tainowarrior-js3cj5 жыл бұрын
Brian's Aquariums and Pets I did the same thing with my Onix Picasso clown put him together at night and in the morning the clown was hosting only swims out wen it's feeding time.
@michaelross5674 Жыл бұрын
Question I'm only a little bit over a year into saltwater. I have a pair of clowns in each tank I have nems in one clowns won't host it.... My question is can I put a skunk clown fish in with a pair of clowns . Or is that like add a regular clown and no good
@athomeontwo4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for a year for my 12 year old clown to host in my new system. Glad you were able to get some success. Also, I have to say aneMoNe, not aneNoMe.. 😉
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
LOL, thanks man. 12 year old clownfish, that's amazing! Nice job!
@warren24864 жыл бұрын
So Iv been trying to have my clowns to host my anemone, I was told to use a video or a pic very skeptic, I waited till all the main lights are off and used a video on here and posted the video outside the tank and the clowns were following the video until one of them finally touched the actual anemone and now he’s all over it
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
@@warren2486 No way man! Haha. That's amazing!
@criscastaneda53353 жыл бұрын
I got a great deal today. 3 fully grown anemones. By the end of the day 1 of my clownfish started hosing an anemone
@ScottM6 жыл бұрын
Wow job well done Gil. Persistence does pay off and I know your frustrations. Mine didn't want anything to do with the three anemones I put in my tank but rather wanted to host my prize frogspawn, were they remain today..grrrr... My next tank I will have to try your method.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
I would go anemone first then clownfish in a new build. I think you have better chances that way. And of course they will host your expensive frogspawn, it's just our luck! LOL.
@angelportillo77719 ай бұрын
I’m new to this hobby letting my tank cycle right now but I was told you can’t hold an anemone is that for certain kinds?
@ReeferGil9 ай бұрын
Not while it's cycling.bis that what you were asking?
@cubanreefer15826 жыл бұрын
As you know I have three of those clowns with a BTA but they are away hosting a leather coral instead I will definitely try that technique and another one that is mentioned on the comments below. Great job ReeferGil
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, this is definitely not the only way to skin this cat! Good luck Cuban.
@racso4152 жыл бұрын
How's your experience at aquatic collection with corals and fish? Do fish/corals come out to be healthy more often then no.?
@SV_Try_Magic4 жыл бұрын
All I had to do was have a small anemone in the tank and then added the fish. If you have fish that wont home to the anemone, try putting the fish in a bucket of tank water with a bubbler for a day or so. They will forget everything they ever knew of your tank. Add them back in and they will be disoriented and go looking around again for a suitable host, find it rehome themselves. Fish dont have long term memory, so confusion of their surroundings can have a significant impact on what they consider their territory or home. Good luck.
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
Aweseome tip Rizendell, thank you for taking the time to share.
@mexicanamerican212 жыл бұрын
Easiest way is to put your clown and anem in a small floating breed tank and make magic with food
@Pachos5245 жыл бұрын
Hey how are you ? I need help with mine !!! I tried those and not work
@walterotiepka14606 жыл бұрын
Have to say you are persistent glad it worked out. My clown is hosting my large Duncan and the Duncan doesn't mind at all I'm loving it not something I expected
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
I honestly wouldn't mind if they hosted another coral that didn't get irritated by them. But so glad it worked out here. Thanks Walter.
@AnchorDownBoat4 жыл бұрын
I just got a pair of clowns and they are also hosting the overflow corner! I’ll be getting my first coral on the 1st for them
@mikenielsen60386 жыл бұрын
So you did not get stung from handling the anemone with your bare hands?
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Technically I did. The sticky feeling you get when touching these is actually the anemone stinging you if I'm correct. They can leave nasty welts on you, but I've never had an issue. I think some people are more sensitive to the sting than others. Good point that I did not mention in the video. Thanks Mike!
@belotiisnotreal25396 жыл бұрын
ReeferGil liar, you are secretly a clown fish and the clown fishs in this video are paid actors
@Sedona_FD3S3 жыл бұрын
Did not expect that outro music. Lol good stuff
@ReeferGil3 жыл бұрын
Wish I could of seen the reaction lol
@charliebrookman49462 жыл бұрын
would this work with a xenia?
@ReeferGil2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so.
@philipmallen65804 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a bit of down pipe I cut to size from top to bottom off tank as my clowns don’t go in to the anemone so I need to know if I can catch them could I put the fish down one buy one in the Anemone. Thanks
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
Are you asking if you could use the pipe as a "water slide" for your clownfish to be dropped into an anemone? If so, yes you can.
@reefingwonders55024 жыл бұрын
I must say that was a really cool video.
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the feedback. Thanks!
@jaypalmer12574 жыл бұрын
Just added a anemone for my two black ice clowns , played videos of clowns in a anemone on my phone taped phone to the glass and 20 minutes later they were hosting 😀
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
I'm skeptical about that method. I say they would have been in anemone 20 minutes later without the video.
@frazedm4 жыл бұрын
Lmaoooo I can’t believe this works
@audreyfisk81614 жыл бұрын
I have my anemone and my clowns in a breeder box right now and the female has gone in after a few days but now she looks to be keeping the male out. He just hangs near the top of the box. Not sure if I should keep them in there longer or be satisfied that she is in there and just hope she keeps doing it in the main tank.
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
LOL, yea my female will do this to the male from time to time. He should eventually work his way in.
@audreyfisk81614 жыл бұрын
@@ReeferGil I put them back in the main tank and they both forgot completely about the nem. :(
@ReeferGil3 жыл бұрын
@@audreyfisk8161 Hopefully they decide to experiment with it and make it their home again, fingers crossed. If you have Instagram, I post all the time "ReeferGil" if you're interested.
@BruteFarce4045 жыл бұрын
best video ive seen in awhile very thorough... kudos :)
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
Right on, thank you!
@Hunter-yy4es6 жыл бұрын
I used the basket trick with tank raised clowns and anemone took 3 days for them to jump in. As soon as l saw them inside l released them into the tank and they ignored it. Thanks to your video l just got the net out and pushed them towards it starting with the female and it worked after about 1 min of keeping her next to it then later pushed the male there and now they are sleeping inside as l done this while lights where off. Very helpful video appreciate it a lot!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Hunter, I apologize for the late response. My YT settings were messed up, so I just got this now. I'm absolutely thrilled this worked from someone else. That is AWESOME. Thanks for sharing!
@WellDoneBurger6 жыл бұрын
any chance you could turn the volume down on your intro? it reminds me of the old days when commercials were 2x a loud as the shows
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, I HATE those commercials! I actually do turn it down. Will definitely lower it more now that I have some feedback. Thank you sir!
@L3G3NDARYK1LL3R5 жыл бұрын
@@ReeferGil maybe turn your overall volume up on the video so we can leave the volume down cause yeah those commercials in the middle are just like BLASTING
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
@@L3G3NDARYK1LL3R Excellent feedback. Much appreciated and I WILL see if I can adjust the volume on my end. 👍
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
Ah got it. It's the commercials. Thanks.
@pacmantheatre4 жыл бұрын
Hey, may I ask, how is your hand not getting stung when touching the anemone???
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
Some people are sensitive to their sting. They just feel sticky to me, never had a reaction, LOL. Good thing I don't have a blue ring octopus.
@lowlands94616 жыл бұрын
I have 2 clownfish too, but is the bigger one necessarily a female one? I heard they could change if they wanted too...
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Yes, the larger of the two will be the female and more aggressive of the two. The males can change to females, but females can not change to males. Once a female, there's no going back.
@joehostile45415 жыл бұрын
06:50 No anemone!
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
LOL
@daretoreef6 жыл бұрын
Congrats man! That's super exciting!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Hey, its been a longtime brother, Thanks for the post!
@daretoreef6 жыл бұрын
I know right! Still love watching your videos. I'm getting close to finishing things in my house. Hopefully in the next couple years I can get back into the hobby. I still have my diy nano I built and still have my black and white clowns. Love watching them swim still lol.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
So you still have the nano up and running with the clownfish?
@daretoreef6 жыл бұрын
ReeferGil yeah. Doing just fine. No corals but everything else is running good on it. I've moved the nano from my parents to 2 differnt apartments and now to my house in my office. Still holding strong.
@leosaraiv6 жыл бұрын
just a tip: the anemone that host the clown fish, not the other way around. congrats on your successful approach.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@Hamburg_ER. Жыл бұрын
been to aquatic collection and it is the best place for fish and corals
@SyedR146 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I am new to saltwater but I thought nems host the clowns instead of clowns hosting nems.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Tomato, Tomatoe....lol. Thanks!
@thorbradshaw26373 жыл бұрын
what do you check for water parameters my anemone wont open up or attach to anything in a MONTH! HA seriously wandering nem is driving me bonkers!
@MACNTOSFAM4 жыл бұрын
didn’t know you were from the bay area! i used to watch your vids 4 years ago! wow. it be awesome to meet ya!
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
LOL, yes I am!
@fishfan22 жыл бұрын
My clownfish used to host this one clam shell but that's gone so now I think ima buy them an anenome.
@greysmans5 жыл бұрын
I have had an anemone for around 3 or 4 months now, and he hasn’t even grown, please help, I’m probably just going to buy a new one since my current one is not growing
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
Why would you expect growth after such a short time? Most reefers wish anemone's wouldn't grow large to avoid having them sting neighboring corals. If your conditions are good, it will grow... but in time. Worst thing you can do is try to overfeed it. You will end up killing it. I would not suggest buying a second anemone as you will not have different results. You current anemone will look fabulous.
@greysmans5 жыл бұрын
@@ReeferGil ok so i found out it's a watermelon anemone and they don't really grow, and from what i've heard about them they look just like mine, and yes before reading this i just bought a bta, sorry, but clowns are showing more interest in hosting and it looks very happy, the other anemone is weird, i went on r2r and i found a few threads on watermelon anemones and people for even having them for a year and them not growing, and once i get a qt set up i'll try the method of how you got your clowns to host, my female goes in a shakes for a bit and comes back out, male will look at the anemone but doesn't really go into the anemone or has even tried, anyways, sorry that i bought another one but it does look a lot better than the other one, and the other one is to small for my clowns to host even,
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
@@greysmans awesome. Sounds like it worked out..
@greysmans5 жыл бұрын
ReeferGil yeah hopefully both clowns will start hosting soon
@Davelembo6 жыл бұрын
AFRT = Anemone Free Reef Tank lol. Nice technique , glad it worked out
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
LMAO, thanks Dave. It was a tongue twister unless I said it really slow.
@1977logan6 жыл бұрын
Great video Gil! I need to try this!!!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Can't say I wasn't super frustrated, but it was all worth it in the end. Good luck with your attempt(s)
@Marshy20206 жыл бұрын
What type of tank do you have?
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Its a custom made tank by Crystal Dynamics.
@MrTeknine885 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude!
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@yuyiboy6 жыл бұрын
I have seen the acrylic tube technique work with a few people. 👍🏽
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Nice, I thought that was a very cleaver way of doing it.
@AmericanReefing6 жыл бұрын
Great video Gil 👍 great job on getting the clown fish to host
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Yea man, so happy.
@ryanmonaghan80206 жыл бұрын
Awesome awesome video man. Congrats
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan!
@got2envy6 жыл бұрын
My clowns host a Aqua-mag. :/ Great video!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
LOL, you can paint the aqua-mag too look like an anemone! Clowns are pretty funny.
@djwurm20094 жыл бұрын
mine do this...
@michigancarp6 жыл бұрын
That's great Mine hosts my two gonis Both gonis do seem ok with it and are fully extended tho
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, clownfish are special!
@exocraft81345 жыл бұрын
ReeferGil pi got one of my maroon clowns to hoast a green bubble tip but the other one couldn’t Care less about the buble tip I got them 4 days ago also they are not a true pair yet
@Deon0026yickadee6 жыл бұрын
Good job man. That’s cool. Wish I had good success with Anemone it died day one from traveling. Now I have coral other than Anemone and lost the want of another. So I will do with a watchmen goby and pistol shrimp
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining pair as well, Bummer about your nem!
@tinabloomfield72286 жыл бұрын
Now I have to try this with my clowns lol. My anemone is just a baby though. Not sure if it would work
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Mine were both little tiny clowns when I first got them. It took no effort. They just went into a pre-existing anemone. You can DO-IT!
@justme84886 жыл бұрын
what kind of clownfish are these?
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Black and White ocellaras clowns. RIP.
@zabag4 жыл бұрын
Let's say it together: Ah NEH muh knee
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
LMAO, exactly!
@humpreylouc.delrosario5162 жыл бұрын
Ty
@SCReefer6 жыл бұрын
Gil, that was such a process. Awesome update, it kept me watching until the end.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thanks SC... wait. You don't watch ALL of my vids till the end? :)
@SCReefer6 жыл бұрын
LOL I sure do buddy!!!!😀
@thebrokenruler38964 жыл бұрын
HOW WERE YOU HOLDING THAT WITHOUT GLOVES??!??
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
I've held them and touched them before. They don't bother my skin, just feel sticky. On that note, I have seen them irritate the skin of others who have tried the same.
@AndresSanchez-si8ed3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I call a rough real state agent
@tomerlevi69616 жыл бұрын
Nice video man
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@Airdog676 жыл бұрын
Woo hoo. Nice job 👍
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron! Do you ride sports bikes?
@LittleBitOfaReef6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it worked out. 🙌🏽
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Me too!!! Thank you!
@COOPERSCICHILDS6 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cooper!
@joeymerrell85856 жыл бұрын
An anenmo, anenmo, anenmo... Alright alright don't hurt yourself-mr Wray
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
LMAO, thanks Joey... tongue twister there.
@briansfishtanks6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian!
@mytran69364 жыл бұрын
How much did you get that anemone? I am not sure if I should get it at Petco or a lfs
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
They typically go for about $120.00 around the Silicon Valley.
@slader-hl1kk5 жыл бұрын
The first tank they were in looked alot better also you could of just fenced in a small square around the anenome with a screen or fish seperator then put the clowns in for a few days then remove the screen. But nice tank and fish keep it up
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
LOL, first tank was an established systems, a few years old. Way better looking growth than right now. But in time, this system will also look sweet. Thanks for the tip too!
@lillybain87996 жыл бұрын
Great videoand topic, ive just bought my first anemone and need to get my clowns in, female to smart to net, caught male several times and put in ane but darts straight to female. I'll catch her 1 day..... to be continued 😂
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
LOL, good luck Matt, I'm sure it will work out for you.
@melindaarrmegeddon12812 жыл бұрын
My clowns hosted my nem and then it moved and now they are just randomly swimming around 🙄
@HCBCHEMISTRY5 жыл бұрын
Good for you man
@vickibennett7145 жыл бұрын
Weellll, I ended up netting my Darwin's removing my nem n placing all 3 in a colander. I floated all 3 for a few hrs. until Bonnie and Clyde eventually hosted the nem. I put my nem back into to spot she was taken from and let loose my terrors. All's well that ended well
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
The effort paid off! Congrats, that's great news.
@mistersir30202 жыл бұрын
doesn't it hurt to touch an anemone?
@abc702312 жыл бұрын
No. Just feel touch the jelly candy only.
@hixyhicks5 ай бұрын
I have a pair of clownfish that would not go anywhere near my nem .One day, I shot a load of brine shrimp into the nem. The one clown rushed for the food accidentally and touched he nem .Now the one clown doesn't leave it alone .
@tsurro80866 жыл бұрын
Wish mine would do that,! Great vid
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
As usual, thanks Surro!
@Collins8116 жыл бұрын
oh shit I wasn't expecting to see my place of work on a random video.
@Collins8116 жыл бұрын
Have you seen our new reef systems yet??
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Aquatic Collection? LOL.
@omgfish81462 жыл бұрын
Im so lucky my clowns host instinct is so high , they lived in an anemone for around 3 months but it walked into a wavemaker , didnt add another until last week and they immediately hosted in 2 hours
@tinabloomfield72286 жыл бұрын
My clowns are bigger than the anemone
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
LOL, well that's different... You should be fine with some enticing!
@semisuccessfulreefer2206 жыл бұрын
If you would've told the girl that the anemone was having a 50% sale she would have darted right over there!!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha... good one. Wish I thought of this during the vid! Thanks!
@KillerKev19615 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!!
@quartermilereefer87526 жыл бұрын
those clownfish are beauties I'm going to have to make you a cash offer on those bad boys. 300$. is my starting bid let me know gill
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
LOL, no way Rob. MINE! They're the best part of this entire build.
@BALD8BIL6 жыл бұрын
I had 2 anemone in my aquarium before my clown fish and my clown fish will not go near my 3 anemones I don't know the name of my anemones but maybe someone can look at my video and tell me
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
I'm horrible with retaining specific coral names.
@BALD8BIL6 жыл бұрын
Me too
@WCorbin1826 жыл бұрын
I didn’t use no technique lol just put the Nems in and the clowns went for it. But I usually put 2 different Nems in lol now each clown has a nem it’s so backwards. Also I got another nem for the porcelain crab to host which I love just as much but the crab and the clowns don’t share the Nems
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Haha, everyone has their own home in your reef. Plenty of space to stretch out. I'm just glad I got mine back where they seem the happiest. Thanks DC!
@garyunderwood72553 жыл бұрын
I have two clowns and a nem, but my clown have never gone near it, I wish they would.
@99ronmarsh6 жыл бұрын
Wow what work lol, Glad everything worked out for you!!! my anemones would never stay in 1 spot, always moved around on me, But there nice to have!!
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ron... that's the love-hate relationship with nems. They can go on the move and really screw things up. It's always a worry. Thanks buddy.
@RogueAquariums6 жыл бұрын
Way to persevere ☺
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I stayed on it. It paid off!!!
@cameronbasford89916 жыл бұрын
Technically the anemone hosts the clownfish.
@abinder34 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I don’t know why people keep stating the clowns host the anemone. Even so called ‘experts’ say the clowns host the anemone. Go figure.
@zabag4 жыл бұрын
Right? I was so confused when I kept hearing that
@Reefspidey3 жыл бұрын
Who cares lol we all know what he means
@cameronbasford89913 жыл бұрын
@@Reefspidey people that are new to the hobby. People that care 🤷🏻♂️.
@Absurdity1013 жыл бұрын
@@Reefspidey Proper explanations won’t confuse people who dk anything so it’s important.
@HB91LDN4 жыл бұрын
Your anemone hosts the clownfish my friend not the other way around ! Haha great video anyways!
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes... a slip of the tongue lol.
@JayMcCracken4 жыл бұрын
Emnemneme enemneme emememme anemone
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
😄😄😄
@imadecokolatos3 жыл бұрын
I just put the anemone in the tank, and 5 min after that the clown fish hosts it lol
@radsnukeman99724 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised you didn’t use gloves lol
@ReeferGil4 жыл бұрын
Nah, thanks for the post. I post daily on Instagram if you're interested.
@shirtdirt18742 жыл бұрын
My clown fish will stay in the anemone when the lights are on, but leaves and stays in the upper corner of the tank at night. Strange creature.
@ReeferGil2 жыл бұрын
That is pretty funny.
@michaelsica79806 жыл бұрын
I used a floating basket. I put my anemone in the basket added the pair of clowns and within minutes they were going in.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
@brockkirschenmann97116 жыл бұрын
So glad for you. I wasn’t so lucky and had to get rid of my RBT for the reasons you mentioned. To much stress/risk on my end if my clowns weren’t hosting it. I tried wrapping the tank in pictures of hosting clownfish. No good. I removed my fish and RBT and placed them in a stainer in the tank for 3 days. Thy hosted it in the strainer but when I released them all back. The clowns left and never returned. One main obstical I had was my clowns were in an “anemoneless” reef for 10 months. And hosted my return line on the right side of my tank. My anemone was placed on the left side of the tank as it was the only good place for it. I think the distance was the biggest obstical I had Some day I’ll try again.
@ReeferGil6 жыл бұрын
Oh man Brock, what a major bummer. Hopefully you'll get them back in. It's really neat seeing them host one, but if they don't... I would go amoneless... anemoless.... NO ANEMONE!
@dougaldawson50835 жыл бұрын
Remember clowns don't host,its the nem that hosts the clowns. Suppose that means the clowns are guesting 👍
@ReeferGil5 жыл бұрын
Lol... I suppose so.
@stinkydinkyblinkytheclownf44933 жыл бұрын
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