Tomato Clownfish - Amphiprion frenatus - Small Captive Bred

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SKU: 211545
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: F91 0007 0086

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Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) are very similar to Cinnamon Clownfish (A. melanopus). Both are orange-red and tends to be darker and more red than other clowns. They have one prominent white bar directly behind the head (although some regions may have a second, smaller white bar towards the middle of the body). Both species darken in overall color with age. Tomato Clownfish have a uniform body and fin color while Cinnamon Clowns have black ventral fins (the species name "Melanopus" literally means "black-footed"). Tomato Clowns grow slightly larger; both species are fairly aggressively territorial.

Clownfish are some of the hardiest and most traditional fish for marine aquariums. They generally come from two genuses - most are in the genus Amphiprion with one species in the genus Premnas - and all are found in the Pomacentridae family along with damsels and chromises. They are some of the mostly widely captive-bred fish, leading to more man-made variations becoming available like Misbars and Albinos as species are selectively bred and crossed.

It is usually best to keep one clownfish per tank, though a pair can sometimes be kept if one is significantly smaller than the other or are about the same size when added as juveniles. One fish will develop into a female and become larger in size while the other (or others, in large tanks) will remain male. As the fish mature, they may also become aggressive towards new arrivals (or hands in the tank), so be prepared for aggression to follow even if the new fish is large in size. Mixing captive-bred and wild-caught individuals is generally not recommended since their immunity and exposure to diseases and parasites may be different.

Clownfish are generally not fussy eaters, and will accept a range of frozen and prepared foods like flakes, pellets, and frozen formulas. They can benefit from some plant matter in their diet, although they are not considered herbivores and do need some meaty foods. Some clownfish can be sensitive to toxins, especially heavy metal based medications like copper.

Though the interaction between anemones and clownfish is amusing to watch, it is not necessary to the survival of either animal. Some clownfish will only host in specific anemones and vice versa. A host anemone should generally have a diameter of at least twice the length of the clownfish when introduced together for the best health of both the clownfish and the anemone. Captive-bred fish can also be less likely to use a host anemone than wild-caught fish.

Visit That Fish Blog for more information from our marine biologists on clownfish social structure and gender, anemone selection and preferences and other clownfish-related topics.

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Specifications
MPN
F91 0007 0086
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameTomato Clownfish - Small CB
Scientific NameAmphiprion frenatus
DifficultyEasy
Reef SafeYes
Invert SafeYes
Community SafeYes, with caution
Max Size (in inches)5
Min Tank Size (in gallons)45
OriginCaptive Bred (native to western Pacific)
Specific Gravity Range1.020-1.024
pH Range8.0-8.4
DietOmnivore
Temperature Range75-82
Internal Id
18165

State Restrictions
Alaska
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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