Maroon clownfish
Amphiprion biaculeatus
Maroon clownfish (Amphiprion biaculeatus) is a marine species with an adult-size reference of about 17 cm. It needs at least 250 litres and one individual, with its social and territorial profile taken into account.
Temperatura da água
24 - 28 °C
Valor de pH
8.1 - 8.4
Tipo de água
Marinho
Nível do tanque
Todos os níveis
Tamanho adulto
17 cm
Volume mínimo do tanque
>= 250 L
Grupo mínimo
>= 1
Descrição da espécie
Geographical Origin and Habitat: A marine species; the enclosure should provide stability, oxygenation, space and shelter consistent with its behaviour without turning one habitat description into a mandatory recipe.
Taxonomy and Morphology: The accepted scientific name is Amphiprion biaculeatus; the verified classification records genus Amphiprion, family Pomacentridae, subfamily Pomacentrinae. Historical names remain searchable as synonyms rather than separate species.
Social Behavior: Maroon clownfish is normally kept as a single individual and does not require conspecifics. The minimum reference is one individual; sex, maturity and available space can require a more conservative composition. Observe access to food, resting behaviour, chasing and use of shelter. Isolation, persistent competition or aggression means the number, composition or environment needs to be corrected.
Coloration and Sexual Dimorphism: Colour and shape can vary with age, sex, physiological state and environmental conditions. Identification and sexing require recognized species-level characters; one appearance or photograph is not enough.
Cuidado, criação e companheiros de tanque
Aquarium Setup: Maroon clownfish needs an aquarium of at least 250 litres, sized for adult body size and a minimum group of one individual. Filtration, shelter and swimming room must match the species and the actual number kept. Volume alone does not make an enclosure suitable: tank shape and length, usable area, oxygenation and the ability to separate territories must reflect adult behaviour.
Diet and Feeding: The recorded diet is omnivorous. Offer appropriately sized foods varied within that category, and adjust quantity and frequency from actual intake, body condition and leftovers. One food or a fixed schedule is not suitable for every age and situation.
Water Quality: Maintain stable, well-oxygenated water appropriate to a marine species; the card's reference values are 24–28 °C, pH 8.1–8.4. Verify conditions with reliable tests and size maintenance and filtration to the actual load. Ranges are not automatic thresholds for treatment or rapid chemical correction.
Compatibility and Cohabitation: The cohabitation profile is reef-safe with caution, with a generally aggressive temperament. Keep at least one individual; tankmates, stocking density and decor must allow escape, rest and feeding without excessive competition. Watch interactions especially during feeding, maturity and breeding. Persistent chasing, injury or exclusion from food requires a change in stocking or layout, or separation of the animals.
Aquarium Breeding: The recorded reproductive profile is “oviparity”. Breeding should be attempted only with healthy adults, separation capacity and a plan for eggs or young. Do not treat unverified triggers, sex ratios or hatch times as universal for this species.
Risks and Diseases: Prevent problems through quarantine of new arrivals, stable water, appropriate feeding and daily observation. Similar signs can have different causes, so check parameters, history and diagnosis before medication. Follow the product label and qualified aquatic-veterinary advice; there is no universal reduced dose for a species or family.
Origem e distribuição geográfica
A marine species; the enclosure should provide stability, oxygenation, space and shelter consistent with its behaviour without turning one habitat description into a mandatory recipe.
Origem
Oceanos tropicais e recifesÁfrica e Madagascar
Perfil de peixe
- Temperamento
- Aggressive
- Maroon clownfish has a generally aggressive temperament. Insufficient space, an unsuitable social ratio or incompatible tankmates can substantially change observed behaviour.
- Dieta
- Omnivore
- In their natural reef environment, Maroon Clownfish are highly adaptable omnivores feeding on zooplankton and benthic algae. In the aquarium, they eagerly accept a diverse diet of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, and frozen mysis shrimp. Supplementing with spirulina or other marine algae preparations ensures strong coloration and immune health.
- Expectativa de vida
- 15-20 years
- Tamanho adulto
- 17 cm
- Proporção sexual
- Solitary
- Maroon clownfish is normally kept as a single individual and does not require conspecifics. The reference minimum is one individual and must not be read as permission to overcrowd the aquarium.
- Frequência de alimentação
- Twice daily
- To support their high energy levels, it is highly recommended to feed them small amounts two times daily. Providing regular, balanced meals helps reduce extreme territorial aggression towards other tank mates. Overfeeding should be avoided to maintain pristine water quality and prevent unnecessary algae outbreaks.
- Carga biológica
- Medium
- The Maroon Clownfish produces a moderate bioload that is easily managed by standard marine filtration systems. While robust, they require stable water parameters and benefit from regular, routine water changes. Employing a good quality protein skimmer ensures their environment remains clean and free of dissolved organics.
- Fluxo
- Strong
- They prefer moderate, varied water flow that simulates the dynamic currents found around natural anemone habitats. While they are strong swimmers, excessively harsh, unidirectional flow can make it difficult for them to comfortably hover near their host. A wavemaker providing broad, gentle, yet robust circulation is ideal.
- Risco de salto
- No
- Reprodução
- Oviparous
- Maroon Clownfish are readily bred in captivity, strongly adhering to a structured monogamous pairing. They are protandrous hermaphrodites; the largest, most dominant fish becomes female, while the subordinate remains male. The pair diligently cleans a rock surface near their anemone to deposit hundreds of eggs, aggressively guarding them until hatching.
- Compatibilidade e companheiros de tanque
- Reef safe with caution
- The cohabitation profile is reef-safe with caution, with a generally aggressive temperament. Keep at least one individual; tankmates, stocking density and decor must allow escape, rest and feeding without excessive competition. Watch interactions especially during feeding, maturity and breeding. Persistent chasing, injury or exclusion from food requires a change in stocking or layout, or separation of the animals.
- Nível do tanque
- All levels
- Maroon Clownfish primarily occupy the middle to lower levels of the aquarium, strongly anchoring themselves to a chosen host anemone or rock structure. They rarely stray far from their established territory, vigorously defending it against all intruders. Providing a large Entacmaea quadricolor (Bubble Tip Anemone) highly satisfies their natural instinct for shelter.
Modelos e parâmetros científicos
FishBase
Acesso aos dados científicos oficiais da espécie
FishBase Catalog curation 2026-05-09Dados sincronizados em: 15/06/2026
- Nível trófico
- 2,8 ± 0,31 se
- Resiliência
- Média (1,4 - 4,4 anos)
- Unicidade filogenética (PD50)
- 0.5
- Relação bayesiana comprimento-peso
- a = 0.02818, b = 3.01
- VulnerabilidadeVulnerabilidade baixa (10 / 100)
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