is my flower pot coral going to be alright

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  1. chase19

    chase19 Feather Duster

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    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
     
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  2. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    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.....
     
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  3. Tanked001

    Tanked001 Astrea Snail

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

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    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
     
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  6. chase19

    chase19 Feather Duster

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    do i take the clown fish bac to my lfs
     
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  7. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    ummm, no i would take the flower pot back.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    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.
     
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