Saddleback Clownfish
Family: Pomacentridae
Amphiprion polymnusThe Saddleback Clownfish looks just like a fish with a "saddle"!
Like all the clownfish, the Saddleback Clownfish has markings that are quite striking. Also like other clownfish, this is a hardy fish to keep and a nice addition to a marine aquarium.
For more Information on keeping this fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium
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Saddleback Clownfish Report Broken Video Pair of Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) in their classic colors See the classic colors of a Saddle Back Clownifish. The brownish orange color, wide white head band and a "saddle" or incomplete second band. Some will develop a third band at the base of the tailfin or will develop a little bit of white at the top of the tailfin. There are many variations in color, including a black version which is very popular. |
Maintenance difficulty: The Saddleback 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: Saddleback Clownfish are found from Indo-Malayan Archipelago northwards to the Ryukyu Islands. Also reported from the Northern Territory, Australia
Host Anemones: Heteractus crispa ~ Leathery sea anemone.
Stichtodactyla hadooni ~ Haddon'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: Bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques on the Breeding Marine Fish page.
Temperature: No special requirements.
Length/Diameter of fish: Saddbleback 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.
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