Post by lilmissmolly on May 17, 2005 18:23:13 GMT -5
Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris
Other Common Names: False Clown Anemonefish.
Identification: Normally bright orange with three white bars, the middle one with forward-projecting bulge;
bars have narrow black margins.
Distribtution: Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific.
Average Size: To 3.5 inches.
Habitat: Provide with plenty of hiding places and live rock growth for grazing on.
Minimum Tank Size Suggested: 20 gallons
Reef Tank Suitability: Excellent fish for a reef tank environment.
Preferred Host Anemone Species: Heteractis magnifica;
Stichodactyla gigantea; S. mertensii. This fish also does fine without a host anemone.
Characteristics & Compatibility: Gets along well with most other species, including other Clownfish.
Diet & Feeding: An omnivore which should have a
varied diet including meaty food items and algae. A high quality marine omnivore flake food with these items can supply adequate levels of these nutrients. Feed 2 to 3 times per day.
this fish is more readily availble in stores because it breeds better. and it has a nice temprement a nice beginner saltwater fish
Other Common Names: False Clown Anemonefish.
Identification: Normally bright orange with three white bars, the middle one with forward-projecting bulge;
bars have narrow black margins.
Distribtution: Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific.
Average Size: To 3.5 inches.
Habitat: Provide with plenty of hiding places and live rock growth for grazing on.
Minimum Tank Size Suggested: 20 gallons
Reef Tank Suitability: Excellent fish for a reef tank environment.
Preferred Host Anemone Species: Heteractis magnifica;
Stichodactyla gigantea; S. mertensii. This fish also does fine without a host anemone.
Characteristics & Compatibility: Gets along well with most other species, including other Clownfish.
Diet & Feeding: An omnivore which should have a
varied diet including meaty food items and algae. A high quality marine omnivore flake food with these items can supply adequate levels of these nutrients. Feed 2 to 3 times per day.
this fish is more readily availble in stores because it breeds better. and it has a nice temprement a nice beginner saltwater fish