seabass Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Clownfish Clownfish are sometimes referred to as Anemonefish, and are considered by many to be the classic saltwater aquarium fish. As their name implies, Anemonefish are well known for their symbiotic relationship with host anemones. The following Clownfish symbiosis chart was provided in Tank Facts by PalaciosAn: Clownfish are a very hardy fish; however, host anemones tend to have special needs (including: tank maturity and size, lighting and flow, as well as target feeding), and are not typically recommended for beginner reef keepers. Without a host anemone, clownfish might treat a coral or even a piece of tank equipment as a host. Clownfish are commonly kept in pairs, and will often breed in the home aquarium. However, raising the larvae requires a culture of live rotifers. The Kindle eBook, Clownfishes, by Joyce D. Wilkerson, is an excellent reference for those interested in raising Clownfish young. Captive raised clownfish are commonly available in the aquarium trade. And today, due to selective breeding, despite being the same species, some captive bred Clownfish bear little resemblance in pattern and color to their wild counterparts. When pairing clownfish, it's best to choose a significantly smaller juvenile for a larger clownfish of the same species. The larger dominant fish will become an adult female, while the smaller submissive fish will become an adult male. In absence of another female, the most dominate male will become a female. However, especially in a nano tank, introducing two females of the same species will result in fighting (even to the death). Clownfish are omnivores. Once acclimated, they will accept most commercially prepared saltwater fish foods. However, it's best to feed them a varied diet. Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) a.k.a. False Percula Max Size: 3" Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Indo-Pacific, Indian Ocean Species Notes: Ocellaris Clownfish do quite well without a host anemone. Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) Max Size: 3" Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggresive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Indo-Pacific, Papua New Guinea Akindynos Anemonefish (Amphiprion akindynos) Max Size: 3.5" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Australia, Coral Sea White Bonnet Anemonefish (Amphiprion leucokranos) Max Size: 3.5" Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Australia, Solomon Islands Pink Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion perideraion) Max Size: 4" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Coral Sea, Fiji, Indo-Pacific Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) Max Size: 4" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Indo-Pacific, Tonga, Fiji Skunk Anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Max Size: 4.5" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Indian Ocean, Madagascar Maldives Anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) Max Size: 4.5" Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Care level: Difficult Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Sri Lanka, Maldives Species Notes: The Maldives Clownfish is a poor swimmer. It should be kept with a Heteractis magnifica host anemone. Orange Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) Max Size: 5" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Christmas Island, Australia, South Pacific Black Saddleback Anemonefish (Amphiprion polymnus) Max Size: 5" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Western Pacific, Indo-Pacific, Solomon Islands Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) Max Size: 5" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Indo-Pacific, Fiji Three Band Anemonefish (Amphiprion tricinctus) Max Size: 5" Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Care level: Difficult Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Marshall Islands Fire Clownfish (Amphiprion ephippium) Max Size: 5.5" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Indian Ocean, Sumatra Two Banded Red Sea Anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) Max Size: 5.5" Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Red Sea Wide Band Anemonefish (Amphiprion latezonatus) Max Size: 5.5" Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Care level: Intermediate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Lord Howe Island, Queensland Clarkii Clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) Max Size: 6" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Indo-Pacific, Micronesia, Australia Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus) Max Size: 6" Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Coral Sea, Indo-Pacific Species Notes: There is a White Striped Maroon and a Gold Striped Maroon, both are Premnas biaculeatus. Allard's Anemonefish (Amphiprion allardi) Max Size: 6" Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Africa Sebae Clownfish (Amphiprion sebae) Max Size: 6" Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons Care level: Intermediate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean Blue Stripe Anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) Max Size: 7" Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Care level: Intermediate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Origin: Fiji, Tonga, Marshall Islands, Tahiti Photos by Edited July 27, 2021 by seabass 3 Quote Link to comment
DSFIRSTSLTWATER Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, seabass said: Clownfish Clownfish are sometimes referred to as Anemonefish, and are considered by many to be the classic saltwater aquarium fish. As their name implies, Anemonefish are well known for their symbiotic relationship with host anemones. The following Clownfish symbiosis chart was provided in Tank Facts by PalaciosAn: Clownfish are a very hardy fish; however, host anemones tend to have special needs (including: tank maturity and size, lighting and flow, as well as target feeding), and are not typically recommended for beginner reef keepers. Without a host anemone, clownfish might treat a coral or even a piece of tank equipment as a host. Clownfish are commonly kept in pairs, and will often breed in the home aquarium. However, raising the larvae requires a culture of live rotifers. The Kindle eBook, Clownfishes, by Joyce D. Wilkerson, is an excellent reference for those interested in raising Clownfish young. When pairing clownfish, it's best to choose a significantly smaller juvenile for a larger clownfish of the same species. The larger dominant fish will become an adult female, while the smaller submissive fish will become an adult male. In absence of another female, the most dominate male will become a female. However, especially in a nano tank, introducing two females of the same species will result in fighting (even to the death). Clownfish are omnivores. Once acclimated, they will accept most commercially prepared saltwater fish foods. However, it's best to feed them a varied diet. Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) a.k.a. False Percula Max Size: 3" Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Species Notes: Ocellaris Clownfish do quite well without a host anemone. Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) Max Size: 3" Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggresive Reef Compatible: Yes Pink Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion perideraion) Max Size: 4" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) Max Size: 4" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Orange Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) Max Size: 5" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) Max Size: 5" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Clarkii Clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) Max Size: 6" Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus) Max Size: 6" Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons Care level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Hey that's a good write up! Thanks for that info 1 Quote Link to comment
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