Red saddle clownfish
Amphiprion ephippium
Familie : Pomacentridae
The red saddle clownfish is a small clownfish characterized by a large red patch on its back. It is popular in reef aquariums for its bright color and interesting behavior.
Beschreibung
Amphiprion ephippium has a bright orange body with a large red or brown patch on the back, saddle-shaped. A vertical white band behind the eye. Fins are orange. It reaches 10 cm. It is a territorial fish but less aggressive than other clownfish. It lives in symbiosis with anemones (Stichodactyla, Heteractis). It is omnivorous and easy to feed. Captive breeding is possible.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, often associated with anemones
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Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. Minimum tank size 80 liters. Diet omnivorous: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, mysis. Compatibility: can coexist with other peaceful fish, but territorial towards other clownfish. Ideal in pair. Needs hiding spots. Can be kept in reef. Good filtration required. Sensitive to parameter fluctuations.