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Tomato Clownfish

Red Clownfish

Family: PomacentridaeAmphiprion frenatusPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy David Brough

   The Tomato Clownfish or Red Clownfish is one of the most frequently seen and available clownfish.

   Having been bred in captivity, the Tomato Clownfish or Red Clownfish are often available singly or as a pair. They are hardy and relatively inexpensive.

For more Information on keeping this fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium

Geographic Distribution Amphiprion frenatus Data provided by FishBase.org Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Pomacentridae

Maintenance difficulty:    The Tomato Clownfish or Red Clownfish is generally easy to keep.

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:    Tomato Clownfish or Red Clownfish are found in the Western Pacific: Gulf of Thailand to southwestern Palau, north to southern Japan, south to Java, Indonesia..

Host Anemones:    Entacmaea quadricolor ~ Bulb tipped or purple base 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:    Bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques on the Breeding Marine Fish page.

Temperature:    No special requirements.

Length/Diameter of fish:    Tomato Clownfish or Red Clownfish adults can grow to 14 cm ( 5.5 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.

Author: David Brough. CFS.

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paul richards - 2009-12-23 This fish should be introduced last beacause of its territorial and aggressive behavior. Moving the live rock or decorations around once a month or so also helps prevent too much aggression and territorial outbursts torward other fish. It is an extremely robust fish. They also are very hardy. just don't put them with passive fish. Reply

cory - 2005-10-10 This fish is very territorial. Frequently found attacking any fish regardless of size. This fish will stress out all other fish. Its so bold that it will attack the owners hand that goes near its "spot". For this reason, I recommend a tank that is longer. This way other fish have less of a chance of going by its "spot" and getting attacked by it. They like caves and do fine without a sea anemone. Reply

Rodrigo - 2005-06-09 This is a great fish and is one of the easiest clown fish. I bought it when I was initiated into the marine fish tanks. I really recommend this clown fish to all types of marine hobbyists. Reply

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