Here is the first part in a series of shows on clownfish. This is a basic introductory show where i cover a series of items related to clownfish in general.
Here is a list of the items i covered

* History
* Temperament
* Tank setup
* Anemones / Hosts
* Co-Inhabitants

And two tips for the following
* Helping a reluctant clown host in an anemone
* Stopping your clown from digging

Here is a link to my main recommendation, the Clownfish bible
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WOW! Podcast 100!

Congradulations on the 100th episode! It seems like not long ago when I first came here and you were on About episode 15. Keep up the great work, now, lets go for 200!

Yea rob, congrads on the 100th!

Great show btw. i have been considering a clownfish pair for a while. I have heard they form a pretty good relationship with cleaner shrimp too, is that true? Also, you mentioned they might host in hammer coral. Would they hurt hammer coral, or is it pretty tolerant of clowns?

yes, they may form relationships with cleaner shrimps as well, but i dont think its more or less than any other fish..

yes, a hammer coral will usually tolerate a clown reasonably well

Happy 100th!
Can you add a 2nd clown to pair up with one that has been in your tank for a while?

Rob, i love the podcasts. I have a bunch of them on my ipod and listen to them while i work on my tank.

This topic sounds very interesting, i haven't listened to it yet but it sounds great. I was just thinking that you should create a podcast on these fascinating animals. I would like to hear in the second/future casts about how to raise the fry that they may lay in our tanks: like how to remove them, setup, etc. I have 2 ocellaris . . . ocellari? . . . anyway "fake perculas" that just started to host in my BTA and i think that a clutch of eggs are in my future.

Congrats on the 100th show, looking forward to 100 more:D

Happy 100th!
Can you add a 2nd clown to pair up with one that has been in your tank for a while?
Thanks..
and for your question.. the simple answer is yes, but i will be covering that a lot more in Part 2.. which was going to come out today, but i have a week from.. you know where.. at work.. so its a bit delayed

Rob, i love the podcasts. I have a bunch of them on my ipod and listen to them while i work on my tank.

This topic sounds very interesting, i haven't listened to it yet but it sounds great. I was just thinking that you should create a podcast on these fascinating animals. I would like to hear in the second/future casts about how to raise the fry that they may lay in our tanks: like how to remove them, setup, etc. I have 2 ocellaris . . . ocellari? . . . anyway "fake perculas" that just started to host in my BTA and i think that a clutch of eggs are in my future.

Congrats on the 100th show, looking forward to 100 more:D

Thanks, and yes, all of these questions will be addressed in Part 2 or 3 so stay tuned

Hi pbukow and :welcome: to TR.

Will this series be covering the genus Ampherion only? Thanks, Rob!

Phil

Will this series be covering the genus Ampherion only? Thanks, Rob!

Phil
not exclusively, i will touch on Premnas, but it will be Amphiprion dominant.
that said, most of the information applies to both Genera

Rob
I was wondering if you could do a bit of research and address the following in the Clownfish Series.

I have wondered why, now that MANY clownfish are tank raised, why they are becoming MORE difficult shippers? I know its not just me...I've talked to many other hobbyists that have experienced the same. Could this be the results of inbreeding stock?

I bought a pair of A. oscillarus in 2002 that grew up nicely and mated up and bred consistantly for 3 years....when I moved them into my 180...the Great Pump Gods required their lives as a sacrifice......:o I tried replacing them with a samll pair of Maroons (died in 3 weeks), a pair of Blacks (died in 4 weeks), and 3 A. oscillarus (died in 5 weeks). ALL were ORA tank bred. I THEN ordered a pair of MEDIUM A. oscillarus and the mediums have done GREAT! All came from ORA, all to the same LFS. I have also noticed that many online suppliers now have small clowns listed as difficult shippers and do not include them in their live delivery guarantees.

Thanks!
Phil

Phil, definitely and interesting situation. i have to say, i have not heard anything along those lines, but will see if i come up with anything

Hi pbukow and :welcome: to TR.

Thanks:)

I can't get the podcast downloaded, it brings me to a Internet Explorer error page. :?

I can't get the podcast downloaded, it brings me to a Internet Explorer error page. :?
Try it now, should be working

works now thanks!

Hi Monkey and :welcome: to TR.