Care guide at a glance
Amphiprion chrysopterus
Description
A robust clownfish in dark brown to black with two clean white or blue-tinged bands and bright orange fins. Larger and more assertive than the common clownfish.
Feeding
Marine pellets, flake and frozen mysis and brine shrimp.
Compatibility
Reef safe but assertive. Keep singly or as a bonded pair with robust tankmates.
Behaviour and personality
Bold and strongly territorial around a chosen host. Colour darkens considerably with age.
Before you buy
Grows larger than ocellaris or percula clowns and is correspondingly more territorial. Allow more space and choose tankmates accordingly.
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