Clown Fish Hosting Toadstool?

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Pazzoman

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Hey Everybody,

Wanted to know what are the odds of a pair of clown fish (don't know which species is best) would host a toadstool coral? I think I heard somewhere they they would host it.

Also after I bring my naso tang to the lfs, any replacements? Or the clownfish would do? I was thinking of the Kole Tang...however I'm worried about a few things....bio load, if it would fight with convict tang, if it is very prone to ick...

Thanks A Million, btw update on tank, finally got that algae stuck to the glass under the sand out...however I think me moving the sand after many months cause a spike in nitrates which is why I performed a 20 gallon water change yesterday.
 
Ive heard of Clown Fish hosting toadstools, but it is not a garantee they will do it. Clowns can host several different types of corals, but also will dig out a small area in a corner of the tank and use that as their area. So just depends on the clown and what he likes best...
 
bcfd144 said:
Ive heard of Clown Fish hosting toadstools, but it is not a garantee they will do it. Clowns can host several different types of corals, but also will dig out a small area in a corner of the tank and use that as their area. So just depends on the clown and what he likes best...
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I think a Kole Tang would be fine. Not to rush you, because rushing is never a good thing, but the sooner the better so the convict isn't really settled in.

Not any more prone to ick than your convict.

Moving the sand will cause a spike, not surprising there. It should go away. The algae will probably come back unless you keep cleaning it. Not something I would worry too much about.
 
bcfd144 said:
Ive heard of Clown Fish hosting toadstools, but it is not a garantee they will do it. Clowns can host several different types of corals, but also will dig out a small area in a corner of the tank and use that as their area. So just depends on the clown and what he likes best...
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That reminds me of my maroon clown who would dig constantly...maybe I'll give it a shot with a pair of clown fish, thinking of the ??? worse comes to worse I'll purchase a bubble tip anemone or any anemone that enjoys to be on the sand away from corals.


nonstophoops said:
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I think a Kole Tang would be fine. Not to rush you, because rushing is never a good thing, but the sooner the better so the convict isn't really settled in.

Not any more prone to ick than your convict.

Moving the sand will cause a spike, not surprising there. It should go away. The algae will probably come back unless you keep cleaning it. Not something I would worry too much about.
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Do you mean as a rush like as soon as I get my naso tang to the lfs then bring home the kole? Or do you mean like asap, like tomorrow purchasing the kole tang (which probably wont happen lol)

Also should I get the kole tang at a similar size of the convict? Or should I get one a little larger?

Thanks A Million, and for a response for the proneness to ick of the kole.
 
If you get a bubble tip it will almost assuredly end up on a rock and not the sand. A good way to put it where you want, from what I have heard, is to stick the whole foot into a hole in the rock. This will increase the change it won't move. It still may depending on how it likes flow and light intensity, but is your best shot to stick it in a hole near the bottom of the rock by the sand bed.

My thinking is, you just changed your tank and added a sump. The longer you wait the more settled in the Convict will be. Settled in tangs tend to be much more aggressive towards newcomers of all kinds, especially other tangs.

With that said, I was very cautious in telling you to rush(going slow would definitely be in my top 3 things to tell people, but we are americans(well most of us) and we expect instant gratification so most people don't listen.) because I don't want you to bring home a fish because you fell you have to. You still must use your judgment on whether the fish at the store is the right size, health, etc. before bringing home. In your case, you will be removing one fish and adding another, so the biological impact will be minimal. The aggression is the main concern. I haven't kept a Convict, but from what I have read/heard they aren't overly aggessive. I wouldn't be too concerned in adding a Kole, but would wait until after removing the Naso.
 
nonstophoops said:
If you get a bubble tip it will almost assuredly end up on a rock and not the sand. A good way to put it where you want, from what I have heard, is to stick the whole foot into a hole in the rock. This will increase the change it won't move. It still may depending on how it likes flow and light intensity, but is your best shot to stick it in a hole near the bottom of the rock by the sand bed.

My thinking is, you just changed your tank and added a sump. The longer you wait the more settled in the Convict will be. Settled in tangs tend to be much more aggressive towards newcomers of all kinds, especially other tangs.

With that said, I was very cautious in telling you to rush(going slow would definitely be in my top 3 things to tell people, but we are americans(well most of us) and we expect instant gratification so most people don't listen.) because I don't want you to bring home a fish because you fell you have to. You still must use your judgment on whether the fish at the store is the right size, health, etc. before bringing home. In your case, you will be removing one fish and adding another, so the biological impact will be minimal. The aggression is the main concern. I haven't kept a Convict, but from what I have read/heard they aren't overly aggessive. I wouldn't be too concerned in adding a Kole, but would wait until after removing the Naso.
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Ok thanks for the clarifying that, lo surprise the convict and the naso didn't kill each-other because the convict was in the tank a few months before the addition of the naso...however guess it was the size of naso. I will give a call at the lfs and see if they have a kole tang and how long it has been at thier store, for me to avoid quarenting which would take up more time.

I'll probably purchase a larger kole tang if they have it, also thank you for the tip on the anemone I will defintly keep in mind, I'm actually going to try to avoid sand anemones...any clowns you recommend?

Btw the kole tang will be rushed in the tank and the clowns... probably a month or two after the kole tang lol
 
Otherone said:
My Kole is least aggressive of the 7 Tangs in the tank. When I introduced new Tangs I feed the ones in the tank 1st and added Nori sheets.
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Thank with the tip will defintly keep in mind when the addition happens, thanks and happy holidays to all
 
Pazzoman said:
Ok thanks for the clarifying that, lo surprise the convict and the naso didn't kill each-other because the convict was in the tank a few months before the addition of the naso...however guess it was the size of naso. I will give a call at the lfs and see if they have a kole tang and how long it has been at thier store, for me to avoid quarenting which would take up more time.

I'll probably purchase a larger kole tang if they have it, also thank you for the tip on the anemone I will defintly keep in mind, I'm actually going to try to avoid sand anemones...any clowns you recommend?

Btw the kole tang will be rushed in the tank and the clowns... probably a month or two after the kole tang lol
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Size, shape, and color definitely play a role in how they will react to new additions. Not surprised the convict didn't bother the Naso and that is a good sign for you adding the Kole even if you don't get the Kole right away. Like you said, getting one bigger than the Convict would be a good idea.

Clowns are up to you, but I would stay away from Maroons and Tomatoes. They get really aggressive and pretty big.
 
Yeah I like maroon clown however he wasn't aggressive but he kept digging up my substrate. What do you think of a mated pair of Ocellaris think those are small enough not to cause bio load problems and maybe will be more attracted to the toad stool...worse case scenario like you said will get a bubble tip and persuade it to stay in one place away from corals.

This is random, is it safe to add ro/di water from a container that developed the white slime?
 
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