Saltwater Clown Fish - Aquatic Connection

Saltwater Aquarium Clownfish

Clownfish are some of the most popular fish in the saltwater aquarium hobby. Even before Nemo became a household name clown fish were extremely popular. They are very beautiful and fun to watch. They quickly catch the eye and many marine enthusiasts enter the hobby because of an attraction to these colorful beauties. You will often see clown fish nestled in an anemone. While other fish avoid its stinging tentacles, it will cause you to wonder what relation does a clown fish and a sea anemone have. In the wild, Clownfish live in symbiotic relationships with certain anemones. It means they live together and both the Clownfish and the anemone benefiting from each others company. In captivity anemones are not necessary to keep a clownfish. Though they are a striking addition to any reef aquarium, they are more challenging to keep. Clownfish will readily adapt without them and frequently find a substitute host in a coral, rock structure, or other invertebrate. If you decide to keep an anemone you should make sure its special needs are met.

CLOWNFISH AND ANENOME COMPATIBILITY

There is a definite closeness between clownfish and their host anenome. The anenome provides the protection for the clown, and in turn for this protection, the clown feeds and cleans the anenome. A true symbiotic relationship. But will any clown go into any anenome? Check out the chart and find out!

Tank Raised
Australian Black Percula's

Identification:The Black and White Percula Clownfish is very distinctive with its jet-black body and three bluish-white bands on each side. A very good candidate for a reef aquarium, they are very hardy and are perfect for the novice or seasoned aquarist. Because they are tank raised, many varieties of tank raised clowns can be maintained together in the aquarium along with other varied tank members. Also known as the Black Perc, or Black Percula Clown Anemonefish, it is normally found in association with anemones on the reefs of the Coral Sea. It can be found individually, or more commonly, in pairs or small groups within the same anemone such as Heteractis magnifica or Stichodactyla mertensii. Tank Bred Black Percula's will grow to a maximum size of 3 inches in the aquarium, and may be kept singly or in groups. Tank bred Black Percula's are totally reef safe.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"

$39.99

Black Onyx
True Percula Clownfish
Amphiprion percula / Papua New Guinea

Identification:Onyx Percula Clownfish are harder to find than other clownfish thus prized by hobbyists. The Black Onyx True Percula Clownfish originates from the reefs off New Guinea. Black Onyx are usually smaller then some other clownfish, and tend to grow up to 3? in length. If you have a matched or mated pair, the male is the smaller of the two. Black Onxy clowns carry the name Onyx because they grow up to have an abnormal amount of black coloration on their body as opposed to the majority orange of the common True Percula Clownfish.
FYI: Black Onyx clownfish are recieved at approximately 6 months old. They don't complete their black on them until they get slightly older. Juvenile Black Onyx will still show black margins but will continue to develop stronger black margins around the white, as they age..
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Moderate
Shipping Note: When shipped the black coloration will not be fully developed yet. As the Black Onyx True Percula gets older, the black coloration will fill in more and more between the stripes making it an extremely striking addition to your aquarium tank.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2"

$64.99 Each

Tank Raised
True Percula Clownfish
Amphiprion percula

Identification:Tank raised specimens generally fare better than wild collected specimens. his species is more aggressive towards members of its own kind than the similar Ocellaris Clown. Naturally occurs in Sebae, Magnificent and carpet anemones, all of which are difficult to keep. Does not require an anemone to do well in captivity. The True Percula Clown is much less frequently available as the similar Ocellaris.
Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Please note: Tank-Bred True Percula Clowns will arrive entirely orange and white. As the fish matures, they will develop dark black between their white stripes.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2"

$19.99

ORA Teardrop Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris

Identification:The Teardrop Clownfish can be distinquished from other Amphiprion ocellaris by the 1/2 white stripe on their side that resembles a teardrop, rather than a full stripe. It is a long-lived clownfish that is excellent for the beginner hobbyist. Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"

$39.99

Semi-Picasso Clownfish

Thanks to Bryan Chester for the great photo!

Description: The Semi-Picasso Clownfish is a tankraised color variation of the common Percula Clownfish. The white bars and black margins are extended into irregular patches and may even cover most of the fish's trademark orange body. Semi Picasso clownfish are also known as Jigsaw clowns because the patterns resemble pieces of a jigsaw puzzle! Every one is unique, all are incredible!, their patterns are just incredible. The variation on Semi-Picasso Clownfish is not as drastic as that of true Picasso or "Snowflake" Clownfish. Give them a healthy reef tank to play in and enjoy watching these rare beauties. No two Picasso Clownfish are identical and quantities are always limited.
FYI: Picasso clownfish are recieved at approximately 6 months old. They don't get their black on them until they get slightly older.. Juvenile Picasso's are just orange and white and they develop black margins around the white, as they age..
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: They are Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material. They are currently eating ORA Glo and Artic Pods from Reed Mariculture (Reef Nutrition) and frozen brine shrimp.
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Moderate
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/4" to 1-1/2"

$109.99

ORA Naked Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris

Identification:The Naked False Percula Clownfish was selectively bred from Ocellaris Clownfish to have no barring. A captive bred rarity,the fish exhibits the peaceful disposition and behavioral characteristics of other Ocellaris Clownfish. It is a long-lived clownfish that is excellent for the beginner hobbyist.
Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"

$49.99

Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris

Identification:The Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish has many unique advantages over the wild-caught Ocellaris species. For one, the Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish is very hardy and more accustomed to conditions found in home aquariums. Therefore, it makes a great choice for beginners and seasoned aquarists. You can also help protect the fragile reef environments of the world by purchasing Tank-Bred species when available. Last, the Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish can also be kept with a variety of other tank-bred clownfish, just make sure they are introduced into the aquarium at the same time. If you are interested in attempting to breed clownfish, the Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish is also easy to breed in the home aquarium. The Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish is an egg layer and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface and defend the eggs from other tankmates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the water temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair and the two fish will usually stay close to each other most of the time, in the aquarium.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"

$24.99

Gold Band Maroon Clownfish
Premnas biaculeatus

Identification:The Gold Band Maroon Clownfish is very similar to the Maroon Clown fish with the exception of its stripes, which are gold instead of white. Recieved from Bali, these gold bands have 3 bright gold stripes. Far less aggressive than their relatives with white bands. As with most clownfish the Gold Maroon Clownfish is best kept singly unless a pair is introduced together. Generally, it is a great fish for the reef aquarium and spends much of its time nestled peacefully in its anemone. If you plan to keep other clownfish, it is best to do it in a larger aquarium of 100 gallons or more and provide each clownfish, or pair of clownfish, with their own anemone. That way each fish has a comfortable home and quarrels will be reduced. Adding all of the clownfish at the same time will also help to reduce territorial disputes.
Note: The Gold Band Maroon Clownfish does not require a host anemone for survival; however it is a real treat for any hobbyist to observe the symbiotic relationship between the clownfish and its host anemone. The anemone provides a safe haven for the clownfish because its tentacles will inflict a painful sting on all but other clownfish. The clownfish, in return, chases off fish that threaten to pick at the anemone and brings it scraps of food. The Gold Maroon Clownfish adapts to almost all common sea anemones, but prefers the Bubbletip Anemone.
Minimum tank size: 30 gallon or larger
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 3/4" to 1-1/4"; Medium: 1-1/4" to 2"; Large: 2" to 3"

Starting at $34.99 Mated Pairs Sometimes Available!

Tank Raised
Gold Band Maroon Clownfish
Premnas biaculeatus

Identification:The Tank-Bred Yellowstripe Maroon Clownfish is similar to the Maroon Clownfish except it has yellow stripes on the forehead, midsection, and tail, instead of white. They are strikingly beautiful, with the trademark spine on their cheeks. As juveniles, the tank-bred Yellowstripe Maroon Clowns will have white stripes that will gradually turn yellow as they mature. Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank size: 30 gallon or larger
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 3/4" to 1-1/2"

$34.99

ORA Tank Raised Clarkii Clownfish

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Identification:The Clarkii Clownfish is also known as the Clark's Anemonefish or Clark's Clownfish. It has a reddish-brown base color with white stripes and an orange forehead when full grown. The juvenile fish are yellowish orange in color with three white stripes on each side of the body. The anal fin is white with a yellow stripe on the top and bottom. Clarkii Clownfish is one of the hardiest clownfish for the home aquarium. A 20 gallon or larger aquarium containing an anemone of any type is desirable. It is semi-aggressive towards other clownfish and passive tank mates. Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: The Clarkii Clownfish diet consists of almost any meaty food items and herbivore preparations.
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"

$19.99 Each

ORA Tank Raised Sebae Clownfish

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Description: The Black and Yellow Sebae Clownfish, also known as Seba's Anemonefish, is black with wide white stripes and a yellow-orange head. The anal fin is yellow, and it has a white to yellow tail.Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Will eat almost anything it is fed, but the diet should include meaty food items such as chopped shrimp and herbivore preparations.
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"

$19.99 Each

ORA Tank Raised Tomato Clownfish

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Identification:The Tomato Clownfish is popular in the saltwater hobby because of their hardiness and abundance of personality. Tomato Clownfish, Amphiprion frenatus, are commonly found in the Pacific Ocean. They will form shoals in the home aquarium with the two dominant fish becoming a pair. The largest Clown is typically the terminal female, the next largest the male, and the others remain juveniles. Host Anemone recommendations can be found by clicking on the detailed information link for this species. Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Clownfish, also known as Anemonefish, are omnivores that will eat a wide variety of prepared and frozen foods. Brine Shrimp are a favorite treat of these amusing little fish.
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2"

$19.99 Each

Tank Raised
Maroon Clownfish
Premnas biaculeatus

Identification:This popular clownfish can be one of the hardiest and boldest clowns once adjusted to the aquarium. It is best suited to a bold community tank, as they are the most territorial clownfish. Naturally occurs with the Bubble Anemone, which is a very hardy an popular anemone, that is available in several varieties, including the Super Green Bubble Anemone, and the rare Rose Bubble Anemone. Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers then baby brine shrimp.
Minimum tank size: 40 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2"

$24.99

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Black and Yellow
True Sebae Clownfish
Amphiprion Sebae

Description: From Sri Lanka, the Black and Yellow Sebae Clownfish, also known as Seba's Anemonefish, is black with wide white stripes and a yellow-orange head. The anal fin is yellow, and it has a white to yellow tail.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Will eat almost anything it is fed, but the diet should include meaty food items such as chopped shrimp and herbivore preparations.
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 3/4" to 1"; Medium: 1-1/4" to 2"; Large: 2-1/4" to 4"

Starting at $19.99 Mated Pairs Sometimes Available!

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Black Saddle Back Clownfish
Amphiprion polymnus

Identification:The Black Saddle Back Clownfish, sometimes referred to as the Saddleback Clownfish, is mostly black with a yellow face and striking yellow outlined pectoral fins. The center stripe of this variation covers the width of the body, unlike others within this species. The Saddleback Clownfish, may be kept in small groups and will benefit from a host anemone. They may form relationships with the following species of anemones; Carpet (Stichodactyla sp.), Sebae (Heteractis crispa), or Ritteri (Heteractis magnifica). Color ranges from dark black or brown with yellow or orange with a thick white bar located just behind the eyes. A large white saddle shape or slanted white bar across the middle of the fish's body makes it quite obvious to see how it got the name Saddleback . Interesting to note, color variation have been partially correlated with the fish's host anemone. Specimens associated with H. crispa tend to be darker than those associated with S. haddoni. Aquarium specimens have been observed becoming lighter or darker after accepting a new host anemone species, sometimes within a few hours. Now that's amazing!
Minimum tank size: A 20 gallon or larger aquarium is desirable.
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 3/4" to 1"; Medium: 1-1/4" to 2"; Large: 2-1/4" to 4"

Starting at $24.99 Mated Pairs Sometimes Available!

Two Banded Clownfish
Amphiprion Bicinctus

Description: The Two Banded Clownfish, also known as the Red Sea Anemonefish, originates from the reefs of the Red Sea. It has a reddish-brown and orange base color with two white stripes and an orange tail. The Two Banded Clownfish is one of the liveliest of the clowns that brings both activity and character to any saltwater aquarium. A 30-gallon or larger aquarium containing an anemone of any type is desirable. It is semi-aggressive towards other Clownfish, Damsels and passive tank mates. For this reason, it is best to introduce these fish last to the aquarium.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: In an aquarium, it will readily accept most meaty foods and herbivore preparations.
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 3/4" to 1"; Medium: 1" to 1-3/4"

Starting at $69.99

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Tank Raised
Bright Pink Skunk Clownfish
Amphiprion perideraion

Description: One of the best of the clownfish to introduce to a reef tank is the Bright Pink Skunk Clownfish. Never getting too large or aggressive, not nescessary, but if available they are eager to associate with many types of anemones or corals.The Pink Skunk Clownfish, also called the Pink Skunk Anemonefish, or False Skunk-striped Anemonefish, has a peach-orange base color with one white stripe behind the head that runs from the nose and down the entire length of the back. Another contrasting white stripe is located just behind the eyes.
Minimum tank size: 10 Gallon
Feeding and diet: The Pink Skunk Clownfish diet should include meaty food items such as chopped shrimp, and frozen herbivore preparations.Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 1-3/4"

$19.99

Extreme Misbar Black Percula Clownfish

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Identification:No two of these guys are alike. Very, Very rare...
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Moderate
Shipping Note: When shipped the black coloration will not be fully developed yet. As the Black Onyx True Percula gets older, the black coloration will fill in more and more between the stripes making it an extremely striking addition to your aquarium tank.
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/4" to 11/2"

$74.99 Each

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Please note: Aquatic Connection will not guarantee the coloration of corals as seen in your reef system.

Reason? Not all corals from our tanks and lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations, etc. Aquatic Connection's tanks are lit by 400 watt 20K Halide bulbs. We use this combination for best growth. But for best viewing this is not the best lighting choice. Aquatic Connection photographs all polyps under Actinic only lighting. This brings out the true zoanthilia and protopalythoa colors. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 14K's etc.) with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to see the vibrant true colors. We suggest you add true actinic lamps also and turn these on in the evening without the daylight lighting for proper color viewing.