Fire Clown

Fire Clown

Scientific Name Amphiprion melanopus
Identification Deep orange-red to rust body with a single white stripe behind the eye. Bold coloration.
Maximum Length 5 inches
Origin Pacific Ocean
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
Reef Compatibility Reef safe

Behavior

Moderate aggression, especially toward other clownfish species. Usually host a Bubble Tip Anemone.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore. Accepts most prepared foods including pellets, mysis, and brine shrimp.

Cautions

Aggressive toward other clownfish; house in species pairs only.