Allard's Clownfish

Maintenance:
   Feed all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods. Best to feed small amounts several times a day. In a reef situation they don't really need to be fed very often at all.

Habitat: Natural geographic location:
   Allard's Clownfish are found on the eat coast of Africa between Kenya and Durban.

Host Anemones:
   Entacmaea quadricolor ~ Bulb tipped or purple base anemone.
   Heteractus aurora ~ Beaded sea anemone.
   Stichtodactyla mertensii ~ Merten's sea anemone.

Foods:
   All kinds. See "maintenance" above.

Social Behaviors:
   Like all damselfish, they can be territorial and aggressive, especially as they get older.

Sex: Sexual differences:
   The female is usually much larger than the male.

Light: Recommended light levels:
   No special requirements.

Breeding/Reproduction:
   Allard's Clownfish have been bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques in the Breeding Marine Fish page.

Temperature:
   No special requirements.

Length/Diameter of fish:
   Allard's Clownfish adults can grow to 12 cm ( 4.7 inches).

Minimum Tank Length/Size:
   A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended.

Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
   No special requirements.

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
   No special requirements.

Availability:
   This fish is generally readily available.