SW Fish Profiles

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Amphiprion clarkii

Scientific Name: Amphiprion clarkii

Common Names: Clark’s Anemonefish

Care Level: Relatively Easy

Adult Size: 5.5in

pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3

Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C

Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026

Origin/Habitat: Indo-Pacific

Temperament/Behaviour: Adults will fight each other unless they are a mated pair.

Compatible Tank mates: Blennies, Gobies, Angels, Surgeonfish

Diet: Varied diet including meaty food items such as frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped table shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.

Tank Size For Adult: 55gal (208l)

Narrative: Ideal for reef aquariums. An occasional specimen may wallow in the polyps of large-polyped stony corals, which could irritate the polyps and cause them to close. May eat small, ornamental shrimps. One of the most common and durable anemonefishes in the aquarium trade, where it is often misidentified as the Sebae Clownfish (A sebae). Hardy even for beginning aquarists, feeds on almost anything, and is fairly disease-resistant. Best acquired as juveniles and kept in pairs or singly. Adopts almost all common sea anemones as a host.




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Amphiprion melanopus

Scientific Name: Amphiprion melanopus

Common Names: Red and Black Anemonefish (Cinnamon Clownfish,Dusky Clownfish, Dusky Anemonefish)

Care Level: Relatively Easy

Adult Size: 4.7in

pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3

Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C

Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026

Origin/Habitat: Western and South Pacific

Temperament/Behaviour: Can be belligerent, often fighting with other anemonefishes and picking on more-passive tankmates.

Compatible Tank mates: Blennies, Gobies, Angels, Surgeonfish

Diet: Varied diet including meaty food items such as frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped table shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.

Tank Size For Adult: 30gal (114l)

Narrative: Ideal for the reef aquarium. An occasional specimen may wallow in the polyps of a large-stony Polyped coral , which can irritate them and cause them to close. A robust species that fares well in the home aquarium, particularly captive-bread specimens. As with most anemonefishes, two juveniles will typically grow into a pair: keep adults singly or in mated pairs. Associates with the Bubbletip (Entacmaea quadricolour) and Leathery (Heteractis crispa) Sea Anemones, but does not require one. Whilst they can be a durable aquarium inhabitant, these fish do not ship well and are very susceptible to Clownfish Disease (Brooklynella hostilis).




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Amphiprion ephippium

Scientific Name: Amphiprion ephippium

Common Names: Red Saddleback Anemonefish (Red Saddleback Clownfish, Fire Clownfish, Fire Anemonefish, )

Care Level: Relatively Easy

Adult Size: 4.7in

pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3

Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C

Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026

Origin/Habitat: Eastern Indian Ocean

Temperament/Behaviour: An aggressive fish that will punish other anemonefishes and smaller, more-passive tankmates.

Compatible Tank mates: Blennies, Gobies, Angels, Surgeonfish

Diet: Varied diet including meaty food items such as frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped table shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.

Tank Size For Adult: 30ga (114l)

Narrative: Ideal for reef aquariums. If a host anemone is not present, an occasional specimen may wallow in the polyps of large-polyped stony corals, which could irritate the polyps and cause them to close. A colourful and durable aquarium inhabitant, best kept singly or in mated pairs and only with larger or more-pugnacious species. Associates with the Bubbletip (Entacmaea quadricolour) and Leathery (Heteractis crispa) Sea Anemone. Whilst they can be a durable aquarium inhabitant, these fish do not ship well and are very susceptible to Clownfish Disease (Brooklynella hostilis).





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Abudefdud saxatillis

Scientific Name: Abudefduf saxatillis

Common Names: Sergeant Major

Care Level: Easy

Adult Size: 5.9in

pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3

Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C

Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026

Origin/Habitat: Tropical Atlantic

Temperament/Behaviour: Adults are often very aggressive toward conspecifics and other fishes and should not be kept with peaceful species.

Compatible Tank mates: Blennies, Gobies, Angels, Surgeonfish

Diet: Varied diet including meaty food items such as frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped table shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.

Tank Size For Adult: 55gal (208l)

Narrative: Generally reef safe, although some may eat zoanthids. Will graze on some algae. This is one species of a circumtropical genus of damselfishes commonly known as sergeants and not particularly prized by aquarists. They are so hardy as to be highly recommended for breaking in new aquariums (although there are more favourable methods available), but tend to become large, pugnacious, and less colourful as they mature.





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Amphiprion frenatus

Scientific Name: Amphiprion frenatus

Common Names: Tomato Anemonefish (Tomato Clownfish, Cinnamon Clownfish, Cinnamon clown)

Care Level: Relatively Easy

Adult Size: 5.5in

pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3

Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C

Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026

Origin/Habitat: Western pacific

Temperament/Behaviour: Can be belligerent when it begins to mature, striking out at peaceful tankmates, especially other anemonefishes.

Compatible Tank mates: Blennies, Gobies, Angels, Surgeonfish

Diet: Varied diet including meaty food items such as frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped table shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.

Tank Size For Adult: 30gal (114l)

Narrative: Ideal for reef aquariums. If a host anemone is not present, an occasional specimen may wallow in the polyps of large-polyped stony corals, which could irritate the polyps and cause them to close. Will occasionally pull feather dusters from their tubes.Bold and colourful, this species is extremely hardy, and captivbred individuals are almost invincible.Associates with the Bubbletip (Entacmaea quadricolour) and Leathery (Heteractis crispa) Sea Anemone. Whilst they can be a durable aquarium inhabitant, these fish do not ship well and are very susceptible to Clownfish Disease (Brooklynella hostilis).




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Amphiprion nigripes

Scientific Name: Amphiprion nigripes

Common Names: Maldives Anemonefish (Blackfinned Anemonefish)

Care Level: Intermediate

Adult Size: 4.3in

pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3

Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C

Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026

Origin/Habitat: Indian Ocean

Temperament/Behaviour: Can be very aggressive toward conspecifics.

Compatible Tank mates: Blennies, Gobies, Angels, Surgeonfish

Diet: Varied diet including smaller, meaty food items such as frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped table shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.

Tank Size For Adult: 20gal (76l)

Narrative: A relative rarity among the anemonefishes, this species typically does well in captivity if healthy specimens can be obtained. Unfortunately, it often ships poorly from its native waters, and captive-bred stock is a much safer acquisition. In nature it lives among the tentacles of the Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), typically in small groups. When keeping in groups, provide plenty of room or be sure there is “enough anemone” (you may need more than one). Rarely aggressive toward other anemonefishes, with the possible exception of similar species; may be picked on by others in this genus.



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Amphiprion ocellaris

Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris

Common Names: ocellaris Anemonefish (False Clown Anemonefish, False Percula Clownfish)

Care Level: Easy

Adult Size: 3.5in

pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3

Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C

Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026

Origin/Habitat: Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific

Temperament/Behaviour: Rarely aggressive toward other Anemonefish.

Compatible Tank mates: Blennies, Gobies, Angels, Surgeonfish, Anemonefish

Diet: Varied diet including meaty food items such as frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped table shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.

Tank Size For Adult: 20gal (76l)

Narrative: Vivid colouration and an endearing personality make this an all-time favourite among reef fishes. Wild-caught specimens have a dubious reputation for hardiness, but captive-raised individuals almost always fare well in the aquarium. Can be kept in groups, but one individual will eventually dominate and may pick on the others, especially if space and shelter are limited. Associates with Heteractis magnifica, Stichodactyla gigantica, and S.mertesii anemones in the wild, although it does fine without a host anemone in captivity.



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Amphiprion percula

Scientific Name: Amphiprion percula

Common Names: Percula Anemonefish (Clown Anemonefish, Percula Clownfish)

Care Level: Easy

Adult Size: 3.1in

pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3

Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C

Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026

Origin/Habitat: Western Pacific

Temperament/Behaviour: tends to be more aggressive toward conspecifics than A. ocellaris.

Compatible Tank mates: Blennies, Gobies, Angels, Surgeonfish,

Diet: Varied diet including meaty food items such as frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped table shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.

Tank Size For Adult: 20gal (76l)

Narrative: Ideal for the reef aquarium. An occasional specimen may wallow in the polyps of a large-polyped stony coral, causing them to retract in irritation. An exquisite fish that is a joy to keep. Very similar to A. ocellaris, although the white body bars in this species are often edged in jet black. Associates with Heteractis magnifica, H. crispa, or Stichodactyla mertensii anemones. House singly or in pairs; two juveniles will usually mature into a mated pair. Adult females are larger than mates.



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