Clownfish In Carpet Anemone

Periclemenes anemone shrimps are infrequently traded but interesting tankmates that live in a symbiotic relationship with carpet anemones presumably for protection.

Clownfish in carpet anemone.

The anemones true percula clownfish are normally associated with in the sea are the sebae heteractis crispa ritteri heteractis magnifica and giant carpet stichodactyla gigantea. Different types of clownfish tend to prefer living with or hosting different types of anemones. Haddoni hosts amphiprion akindynos a. This mated pair of amphiprion ocellaris or common clownfish has accepted this green carpet anemone as a host.

If you re setting up an aquarium and would like to keep clownfish and anemones it makes sense to try one these natural pairings but don t be. To be specific s. The clownfish anemone compatibility chart on this page lists some of the various anemone species along with compatible clownfish species that they can form a symbiotic relationship with. Amphiprion perideraion pink skunk is a commonly available clownfish but i find it not to be very popular with most hobbyists.

Percula host only heteractis magnifica the magnificent sea anemone stichodactyla gigantea the giant carpet anemone heractis crispa sebae anemone and stichodactyla mertensii merten s carpet anemone. Unfortunately these are generally not great choices for the average enthusiast. They are small shrimps getting to about 1 25 2 5 inches 3 6 cm in length. Anemone shrimps are fascinating additions to an aquarium dedicated to a carpet anemone but should be used instead of the more clownfish rather than.

This species of carpet anemone can eat fish in the display aquarium so use caution when housing a carpet anemone in with fish other than clownfish. When healthy this anemone is very sticky to the touch and when they grasp something or someone it is very difficult to convince it to let go without damaging the animal. Clownfish rely on anemones for protection from predators while anemones rely on clownfish for food. Updated august 12 2019 author.

The tank is 38 gallons with compact fluorescent lighting. Clownfish anemone compatibility chart.