2007-08-15 10:17:33 · 10 answers · asked by letsgoyankees20011 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Not at all. Even though it's quite an experience to see how they interact with each other, both are quite capable of living fine on their own. The clowns are far easier to take care of, since the anemones also have a symbiotic relationship with an algae that grows within their cells that provides a portion of their food. To keep an anemone alive, you would need to have a lighting system that produces more intense lighting for photosynthesis than is possible with a standard lighting hood - you'd have to use a compact fluorescent, T-5, or metal halide system.
Also, not any anemone will suit most clowns - they are very particular about which anemone species they'll use as hosts, and the species differ with the species of clowns.
See the info below on anemone-clownfish compatibility, as keeping anemones in a saltwater tank:
2007-08-15 10:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As always, with aquarium Clown Fish, there is an accompanying demand for anemones. Unfortunately, all anemones are not suited for captivity. Anemones and Clown Fish have a well-known relationship. In the ocean, the Clown Fish are protected from predator fish by the stinging tentacles of the anemone. Here's a simplified version of the relationship: the anemone receives protection from polyp-eating fish, like Butterfly Fish, which the Clown Fish chases away. The anemone also gets fertilizer from the feces of the Clown Fish. It is a near-perfect symbiosis. People have always been fascinated by this relationship. Clown Fish anemones (of the species Entacmaea, Heteractis, Stiochodactyla, Macrodactyla and Crptodendrum) have very specialized requirements. Some are from shallow water and need direct sunlight. All are capable of crawling around the tank and injuring themselves. All also need direct feeding in large quantities. And even aquarists who are able to meet those demands are not able to keep anemones alive.
2007-08-15 10:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wont restate what copperhead said but i will just say that i have a clownfish and and anemone. Not once has the clownfish gone near the anemone. He likes to host my thermometer instead so saying having an anemone needed to keep clown fish is like saying this year the cubs will win the world series this year. the answer is absolutely not.
2007-08-15 18:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by craig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you have 2. . . but Im sure the fish would appriciate it. He would probrobly feel more safe and comfortable if he had one. I think that it is completely up to you, but if I were getting a clown fish I would definantly get the anemone to go w/ it!
2007-08-15 10:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by Sweetie_Pie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally clown fish are happier in a tank with many others, but it won't drain its lifespan or anything of that sort of thing!!!!
2007-08-15 10:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you plan to keep it in an aquarium away from predators.
Check our the Habitat section at the link below:
2007-08-15 10:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by Dominicks Granny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess it a matter of opinion. When I had a Saltwater aquarium I had both as they seem to enhance each other, you will see "if" you have both. But, I have seen them alone too.
2007-08-15 10:27:37 · answer #7 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but a tiny red nose and some oversized shoes would be cute.
2007-08-15 10:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
i would yes
2007-08-15 10:22:47 · answer #9 · answered by Dory the Fish 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they have to have that or they will die!!!
2007-08-15 10:28:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋