Tomato clownfish

Amphiprion frenatus

Familia : Pomacentridae

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Bright red clownfish with a single white vertical band behind the eye. Popular in marine aquariums.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
+1
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descripción

The tomato clownfish reaches 14 cm. Its body is bright orange-red, with a single white vertical band just behind the eye. The fins are orange. The female is larger than the male. It is territorial but less aggressive than other clownfish. It can be kept in pairs or groups with a hierarchy. It is hardy and adapts well to captivity.

Hábitat

Región :

This clownfish lives in shallow coral reefs, often associated with the anemone Entacmaea quadricolor. It frequents lagoons and reef slopes where water is clear and well-oxygenated. Juveniles hide in the anemone's tentacles.

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
Salinidad1.021.025
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Calcio
≥ 400 ppm
Magnesio
≥ 1200 ppm

Cuidado

Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
120 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
14 cm
Esperanza de vida
8 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. Minimum tank size 120 liters. Omnivorous: brine shrimp, mysis, algae. Compatible with most peaceful fish. Avoid very aggressive fish. An anemone is not essential but appreciated. Captive breeding possible.

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