Clown hosting leather - Stressing out coral

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  1. K3rack

    K3rack Peppermint Shrimp

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    My clown is hosting my leather and recently he has been stressing it out bigtime. I can tell by its extensions in the areas he rubbing against it. Any ideas on how to ween him off this kick?

    It started when I added a lawnmower blenny but the clown won't chase him away when the blenny gets in his territory, they just sit there acting like they don't see each other.

    Any help would be great !
     
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  3. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Move the leather up higher in the tank, most clowns prefer the middle zone of a tank. The additional light will also help revive the coral.
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Its leather hosting clown.;D Had the same problem. Only thing I can think of is adding an anemonae.:)
     
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  5. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    Here are your options:
    1.) Move the coral and rearranging some things, usually doesn't work but worth a try.
    2.) Remove the coral to a different tank
    3.) Remove the clowns
    4.) You could try adding a nem, if your tank can support it and you know how to care for one.

    Unfortunately once a clown sets its mind on a host, it's pretty hard to change its mind.
     
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  6. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    good luck even sticking you hand anywhere near that leather! Very teratorial!!!!
     
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