Tank Raised
Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion
ocellaris

Identification:The Ocellaris Clownfish,
also called the False Percula Clownfish, is by far the most popular
of the clownfish in the marine aquarium hobby. It is called the
False Percula because it is easily confused with A. percula,
a very similar species from the Indo-Pacific region. Very easy
to keep in aquariums, this species adapts well and will accept
a wide variety of aquarium foods. They are also known to be the
least aggressive of the clownfish and will tolerate other members
of the same species in their tank. This is the first marine aquarium
fish to be successfully raised in captivity, and therefore helped
lead the way in marine ornamental aquaculture. They prefer the
carpet anemones as host species, usually H. magnifica, S. gigantea
or S. mertensii. Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the
home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and
two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium.
These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat
surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs
will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature.
The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers
then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank
size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and
diet: Omnivorous, feed varied
diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility:
Excellent Reef Fish
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size:
3/4" to 1-1/2" |
$19.99
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Gold
Band Maroon Clownfish
Premnas
biaculeatus

Identification:The Gold Band Maroon
Clownfish is very similar to the Maroon Clown fish with the exception
of its stripes, which are gold instead of white. Recieved from
Bali, these gold bands have 3 bright gold stripes. Far less aggressive
than their relatives with white bands. As with most clownfish
the Gold Maroon Clownfish is best kept singly unless a pair is
introduced together. Generally, it is a great fish for the reef
aquarium and spends much of its time nestled peacefully in its
anemone. If you plan to keep other clownfish, it is best to do
it in a larger aquarium of 100 gallons or more and provide each
clownfish, or pair of clownfish, with their own anemone. That
way each fish has a comfortable home and quarrels will be reduced.
Adding all of the clownfish at the same time will also help to
reduce territorial disputes.
Note: The Gold Band Maroon
Clownfish does not require a host anemone for survival; however
it is a real treat for any hobbyist to observe the symbiotic
relationship between the clownfish and its host anemone. The
anemone provides a safe haven for the clownfish because its tentacles
will inflict a painful sting on all but other clownfish. The
clownfish, in return, chases off fish that threaten to pick at
the anemone and brings it scraps of food. The Gold Maroon Clownfish
adapts to almost all common sea anemones, but prefers the Bubbletip
Anemone.
Minimum tank
size: 30 gallon or larger
Feeding and
diet: Omnivorous, feed varied
diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility:
Excellent Reef Fish
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 3/4"
to 1-1/4"; Medium: 1-1/4" to 2"; Large: 2"
to 3" |
Starting at $24.99 Mated Pairs Sometimes Available!
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Tank
Raised
Gold
Band Maroon Clownfish
Premnas
biaculeatus

Identification:The Tank-Bred Yellowstripe
Maroon Clownfish is similar to the Maroon Clownfish except it
has yellow stripes on the forehead, midsection, and tail, instead
of white. They are strikingly beautiful, with the trademark spine
on their cheeks. As juveniles, the tank-bred Yellowstripe Maroon
Clowns will have white stripes that will gradually turn yellow
as they mature. Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the
home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and
two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium.
These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat
surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs
will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature.
The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers
then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank
size: 30 gallon or larger
Feeding and
diet: Omnivorous, feed varied
diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility:
Excellent Reef Fish
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 3/4"
to 1-1/2" |
$29.99
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