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Amphiprion chrysopterus

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Orangefin Anemonefish
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
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
75 -78 °F (23.9-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Pacific Ocean

This animal is available captive bred

Contents

[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

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links

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