Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus)
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Black Saddleback Clownfish
Amphiprion polymnus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
12-13 cm (4.7-5.1")
8.1 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Pomacentridae
This animal is available captive bred
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Additional names
- Twobanded Anemonefish, Saddleback Clownfish, Brown Saddle Clownfish, Saddleback Anemonefish, Panda Clownfish, White-Tipped Anemonefish, Yellow-Finned Anemonefish
Additional scientific names
- Amphiprion bifasciatus, Amphiprion bifasciatus annamensis, Amphiprion intermedius, Amphiprion laticlavius, Amphiprion polynemus, Amphiprion trifasciatus, Amphiprion polymus
Origin
- Pacific ocean
Sexing
- Hard to do, as males are the same size as 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 Saddleback Clownfish has an orange-brown body with a vertical white band behind its head, and a large white patch on its dorsal area which resembles a "saddle". The colouration can vary from orange to black. The pattern of white bars can also vary. A captive-bred variant was developed that lacked the distinctive "saddle" patch is called the "black saddleback clownfish".
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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