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Amphiprion chrysopterus
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| Orangefin Anemonefish | |
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| Orangefin Anemonefish | |
| Species | Amphiprion chrysopterus |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 6.693 in
15-17 cm (5.9-6.7") |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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| This animal is available captive bred | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Orangefin Anemonefish, Orange-Finned Clownfish, Bluestripe Clownfish, Two-Banded Anemonefish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This clownfish is typically aggressive towards other Clownfish in a tank. Due to this face the fish should not be housed in a tank less then 30 US Gallons (113.6L) or with another Clownfish.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A host anemone is not required however Entacmaea quadricolor, Heteractis crispa, or a bulb anemone will help the fish to acclimate. [1]
[edit] Behaviour
- Aggressive towards other Clownfish.
[edit] Identification
- This fish has a reddish brown base colour with two light blue stripes running vertical down its body. One strip is typically behind its eye and the other down the middle of its body. Additionally the tail typically looks light blue.
[edit] Pictures
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[edit] References
- ↑ Orange-Finned Clownfish Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith
