well it just so happens that i traded for a new carpet anemone today to add
back to my tank where i lost my huge one a few months back during a move.
the clown's were checking out the anemone as it sat in the bag during
acclimation. when i put it in the tank the female went straight to the
tenticals and started rubbing all in them, never went to the base for any
kind of 'coating'. she is quite happy and it did not sting her, nor kill
her.

kc