Difference between revisions of "Amphiprion chagosensis"
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+ | == Diet == | ||
+ | :Will take most kinds of marine food including live foods such as [[krill]] and flake. | ||
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+ | == Feeding regime == | ||
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+ | == Environment specifics == | ||
+ | :A spacious tank with hiding places is required. Known to host ''[[Stichodactyla haddoni]]'' or ''[[Heteractis crispa]]'' anemones. | ||
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+ | == Behaviour == | ||
+ | :Mixes well with nonagressive species | ||
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+ | == Identification == | ||
+ | :Typical oval [[:Category:Clownfish|Clownfish]] shape. The Chagos Clownfish has an orange-brown body with two vertical white bands behind its head, and down its middle, with brown shading its back. | ||
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Revision as of 23:37, 13 February 2018
Chagos Clownfish
Amphiprion chagosensis
76 Litres (20 US G.)
7.6-8.9cm (3-3.5 ")
8.1 - 8.4
21.1-29.4°C (70 -85 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
7-8 years
Family
Pomacentridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Chagos Clownfish, Chagos Anemonefish
Origin
- Found only in the geographically isolated Chagos archipelago, with a report of the northern Red Sea.
Sexing
- Males are smaller than females.
Tank compatibility
- Peaceful
Diet
- Will take most kinds of marine food including live foods such as krill and flake.
Feeding regime
- Daily
Environment specifics
- A spacious tank with hiding places is required. Known to host Stichodactyla haddoni or Heteractis crispa anemones.
Behaviour
- Mixes well with nonagressive species
Identification
- Typical oval Clownfish shape. The Chagos Clownfish has an orange-brown body with two vertical white bands behind its head, and down its middle, with brown shading its back.
Species Note
- This fish is rare and not often found in the pet trade.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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