Amazing Types of Clownfish

Types of Clownfish

Perhaps it is one of the more common fish kept in the aquarium hobby, clownfish. They are good starter fish, since they are pretty hardy and small They are all sorts of spunky and will do all kinds of crazy things in the tank.

They can also be fairly easy to breed in captivity which makes them very popular. These new captive bred clownfish are typically much healthier and are much better suited for the aquarium.

It is captive-bred too, and there is a new fashion of designer clowns. Special markings and patterns denoting the genetics of the fish are famous, having been selectively bred.

It helps first to know what types of clownfish are out there. Types of clownfish (some of the more common ones) are as below.

Maroon

Tomato

Percula

Ocellaris

The sizes range from the biggest and most aggressive (Maroon) to the smallest and most peaceful (Ocellaris).

Tank Size Recommendations

This is useful for a number of reasons. You need to know how to match the fish to the right size tank. Fish can be small, but they do grow fast. It is always best to start with the right tank size, as finding bigger ones can be tougher as they mature. Second, if there is too many fish in a tank, they will become more territorial, and your clownfish may not pair up.

On the short end, I recommend no less than 20 gallons for pairs of Ocellaris and Percula and 30 gallons for a Maroon or Tomato clownfish. Also, keep in mind, this is the smallest size tank. A chance an Ocellaris (for example) may outgrow its 20 gal. That's common as they grow old enough to have sex and protect territory.

How to Pair Clownfish

As long as you have an established tank that is the proper dimensions however, you are good to start exploring pairing your clowns. The more aggressive clownfish may not get paired easily do this for the new fish is safety.

I have had excellent success combining fish with small habitat containers. They are usually sold for something like hermit crabs or reptiles.It's a clear container with a vented top. I just put some rocks or magnets at the bottom to weigh it down. Then I move it so it is close to the other clown fish's territory. I leave it in there for one to two days so they have a chance to acclimate. But by the time I usually turn loose the new fish, they will be on cue to pair up.

Entering a new tank with two other fish at once might also be successful. By doing so,neither have a destination to defend at present.There will be some tussles while these animals establish their pecking order.

Generally this will be safe but be sure to keep an eye out for any fins getting nipped This is typical for the more healing but aggressive clown types. If it is a frequent occurrence it is best to remove the clownfish so its not bullied by the other fish.

Clownfish and Hosting

Must have an anemone to be happy in the tank, No. But note that they could attempt to be hosted by other objects in the tank. If they pick a coral, they chance are they going to kill them by rubbing it off or sucking it on it often

The above photo shows my clownfish hiding in a colony of Zoanthids. They are accustomed to the fish and barely flinch when it swims by.There are  bald patches of rock made bare where fish pecked it clean. This is typical of the time of year as they get ready to lay eggs.

An algae scraper, a magnet, these are things that clownfish try to host. That is one of the more unnatural items they might choose, yet also a very common story in the hobby.

There are only two anemones that I would suggest for an aquarium,bubble tip anemone and long tentacle anemone. Bubble tips are really pretty and of many colors. Under actinic lighting, they tend to pop They can reach a large size but they are dwarfed by most species.

Be aware they can split. Long tentacle anemones get massive and need more space. That said I stand a better chance of getting a clownfish hosting an anemone out of one to have than any other type of anemone.

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