Domino Damsel hosting a BTA

[xtreem]

I have used a Damsel to cycle my tank. It's been about 2 months now. Last week I added a BTA. Today, the damsel has been hanging out inside the bta, acting as if he was a clown fish. Has anyone heard of this behavior before? I wasn't expecting this at all. Thanks!

 

[afboundguy]

It's quite natural and I believe they do it in nature. They are in the same family of fish of clownfish IIRC... I think it's really cool

 

[spamreefnew]

almost worth keeping him!

 

[xtreem]

Yes, I think I'll keep the little bugga. I did some research on the interwebs and found that what AFBOUNDGUY stated is 100% correct. Damsels will host a BTA under proper conditions. So I'll keep him in the tank for now and toss the idea of a black saddleback clown. Thanks all!