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Clownfish/Anemonefish Profiles

Also commonly named Anemonefish, Clownfish are members of the Amphiprioninae subfamily classified in the Pomacentridae or Damselfish family. Here is a collection of species photo, facts, information identification, characteristic, compatibility, feeding, aquarium care, and more profile information to learn about these fishes, as well as the host Sea Anemones they live with.
Reef Tank Safe Clownfish
Reef Tank Safe Clownfish is a list of Clownfish which are considered to be safe for reef tanks. Included are links to profiles for each Clownfish.
Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) Profile
A Profile of the Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus), including: Scientific Name, Other Common Names, Identification, Distribution, Average Size, Habitat, Minimum Tank Size Suggested, Reef Tank Suitability, Preferred Host Anemone Species, Characteristics & Compatibility, Diet & Feeding, Guides Fish Care Ratings and Buy Direct links.
Pink Skunk Clownfish (Amphipirion perideraion) Profile
A Profile of the Pink Skunk Clownfish (Amphipirion perideraion), including Scientific Name, Other Common Names, Identification, Distribution, Average Size, Habitat, Minimum Tank Size Suggested, Reef Tank Suitability, Preferred Host Anemone Species, Characteristics & Compatibility, Diet & Feeding, Guides Fish Care Ratings and Buy Direct links.
Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphirion melanopus) Profile
A Profile of the Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphirion melanopus) including: Scientific Name, Other Common Names, Identification, Distribution, Average Size, Habitat, Minimum Tank Size Suggested, Reef Tank Suitability, Preferred Host Anemone Species, Characteristics & Compatibility, Diet & Feeding, Guides Fish Care Ratings and Buy Direct links.
Clark's Clownfish (Amphirion clarkii) Profile
A Profile of the Clark's Clownfish (Amphirion clarkii), including: Scientific Name, Other Common Names, Identification, Distribution, Average Size, Habitat, Minimum Tank Size Suggested, Reef Tank Suitability, Preferred Host Anemone Species, Characteristics & Compatibility, Diet & Feeding, Guides Fish Care Ratings and Buy Direct links.
Tomato Clownfish ( Amphiprion frenatus) Profile
Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) Profile which includes Scientific Name, Other Common Names, Identification, Distribution, Average Size, Habitat, Minimum Tank Size Suggested, Reef Tank Suitability, Preferred Host Anemone Species, Characteristics & Compatibility, Diet & Feeding, Guides Fish Care Ratings and Buy Direct links.
Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) Profile
Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) Profile
False Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Profile
False Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Profile
Clownfish & Host Anemone Matches
Based on the natural symbiotic relationships between clownfishes and sea anemones in the wild, this cross-reference chart can help with choosing the "preferred" host anemone for your clownfishes in captivity, and vice versa.
True VS False Percula Species Clownfishes
The controversy rages! Can you take a "True" Percula Clownfish out of the ocean and miraculously change it into a "False" Percula by simply putting it into your tank, or vice versa? Find out what sets these two fish apart from each other.
Cinnamon Clownfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Cinnamon (Red & Black, Fire) Clownfish (Amphirion melanopus).
Clark's Clownfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Clark's Clownfish (Amphirion clarkii).
False Percula Clownfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the False Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris).
Percula Clownfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula).
Pink Skunk Clownfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Pink Skunk Clownfish (Amphipirion perideraion).
Saddleback Clownfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus).
Tomato Clownfish Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, feeding and diet, and other profile information about the Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus).
Clownfish - Breeding
From the NetPets Saltwater Library, a comprehensive article by David Bloch for setting up and choosing the broodstock for rearing this fish.
Clownfishes & Dottybacks - Pairing For Breeding
From Tom Miller's EZ Reef site, information contributed by Martin Moe, Jr. that pertains to both Clownfishes and Orchid Dottybacks (Pseudochromis fridmani) to help better understanding the mating and pairing of these individual fish species.
Farm-Raised Clownfishes Profiled
Click on ORA's (Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums Inc.) "Species List" to read a general characteristic profile about their farm-raised Clownfishes, then go to the "Clownfish" category to read individual profiles and view photos of the various species listed.
Anemonefishes (Clownfishes) Profiled
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Fish Encyclopedia, a very nice Clownfish Family Profile with an extensive collection of individual Clownfish photos that you can click on to get detailed care and other information about each species shown.
Clown/Anemonefishes Profiled
From the "Field Guide to Anemone Fishes and Their Host Sea Anemones" online book site, read Chapter 2: Anemonefishes for classification, identification, and individual species profiles to learn more about them and their host anemones. Photos included.
Clownfish and Anemone Compatibility
From Aquatics Unlimited, an overview about Clownfishes and their host Anemones, with a table listing various Clownfish species with the Anemones in bold type shown as the natural host anemone for that species of Clown.
Clownfish Host Anemones Profiled
From the AMDA Handouts page, John Tulluck summarizes nine species of Clownfish Host Anemones listed in order from the hardiest to the most difficult, naming which Clownfishes are most suitable with each type, and includes "Keeping Anemones" tips as well.

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