is my flower pot coral going to be alright-Coral Health-3reef Forums

chase19 · 03-10-2008, 03:54 PM

well i got a green flower pot at my lfs about 3 days ago and every thing was fine but 2 day i saw my clown fish kept swiming through it and the polyps would close up now he wought saty out of it is this normal is the clown hurting it

aquaboy · 03-10-2008, 04:00 PM

nope, just getting ready to host it! your in for a treat! lucky you..... my clown hasnt even realized that there is 3 anemones in his backyard calling his name! the coral will get used to it and let the clown live with him, lol..... FREE BIRD! Cause im as free as a bird now. and this bird you cannot change, ohohohohoh! And this bird you cannot change! And this bird you cannot not change! Lord knows i cannot change! ( little guitar solo) Bye, bye baby its been sweet love, yeah! and this feeling i cant change! please dont take it so badly...... oops sry just listenin to Freebird again.....

Tanked001 · 03-10-2008, 04:33 PM

yup... do you have an anemone in there for him? If not I consider getting one..

aquaboy · 03-10-2008, 04:35 PM

I wouldnt consider an anemone until you have MUCH more experiance, otherwise it will perish in short order.

missionsix66 · 03-10-2008, 04:40 PM

The clown will probably torment the flowerpot to death. I suggest you do some research in regards to goniopora (flowerpot). They are hard even for a very experienced reefer to keep alive. They rarely stay alive for more than a few months.
Goniopora.org:::Goniopora Reference Web Site

chase19 · 03-10-2008, 05:57 PM

do i take the clown fish bac to my lfs

aquaboy · 03-10-2008, 05:59 PM

ummm, no i would take the flower pot back.

missionsix66 · 03-10-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by aquaboy

ummm, no i would take the flower pot back.

I agree with aqua 100%. It is not likely to survive. I speak from experience, and, will never purchase one again. I wouldn't recommend them either. If your LFS gives you @#!$ about it find a new store.