Orangefin Anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 References 11 External links

Alternative names

Orangefin Anemonefish, Orange-Finned Clownfish, Bluestripe Clownfish, Two-Banded Anemonefish

Sexing

Unknown

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 113.6 Litres (30 US G.) or with another Clownfish.

Diet

More detail on diet...

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

A host anemone is not required however Entacmaea quadricolor, Heteractis crispa, or a bulb anemone will help the fish to acclimate.^[1]

Behaviour

Aggressive towards other Clownfish.

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.

Pictures

Wild Pair

Wild Pair

Wild Pair

Wild Pair

References

1. ↑ Orange-Finned Clownfish Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Pet Education