Orangefin Anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus)
From The Aquarium Wiki
Orangefin Anemonefish
Orangefin Anemonefish
Amphiprion chrysopterus
132 Litres (35 US G.)
15-17 cm (5.9-6.7")
8.2 - 8.5
23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Pomacentridae
This animal is available captive bred
 |
You can contribute to the Aquarium Wiki by expanding this article. Dont be shy!. |
Contents
Additional names
- Orangefin Anemonefish, Orange-Finned Clownfish, Bluestripe Clownfish, Two-Banded Anemonefish
Origin
 |
This section requires expansion with: Location where this animal is found in the wild. |
Sexing
|
|
This section requires expansion with: Methods for differentiating male and females. |
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 114 Litres (30 US G.) or with another Clownfish.
Diet
|
|
This section requires expansion with: Details on what this species will eat.. |
Feeding regime
|
|
This section requires expansion with: Specific feeding instructions other then the standard Feeding Regime. |
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
- ↑ Orange-Finned Clownfish Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
)
