Amphiprion polymnus

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Saddleback Clownfish
Black Saddleback Clownfish
Species Amphiprion polymnus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL

30 US Gallons (113.6L)

Size 5.118 in

12-13 cm (4.7-5.1")

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.5
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

2-5 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Twobanded Anemonefish, Saddleback Clownfish, Brown Saddle Clownfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Amphiprion bifasciatus, Amphiprion bifasciatus annamensis, Amphiprion intermedius, Amphiprion laticlavius, Amphiprion polynemus, Amphiprion trifasciatus, Amphiprion polymus

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Unknown

[edit] Diet

Will take most kinds of marine food including live foods such as krill and flake.

[edit] Feeding regime

Unknown

[edit] Environment Specifics

A spacious tank with hiding places is required. Known to host Stichodactyla haddoni or Heteractis crispa anemones.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

Typical oval Clownfish shape. The Saddleback Clownfish has an orange-brown body with a vertical white band behind their head, and a large white patch on their doral area which resembles a "saddle". The colouration can vary from orange to black, the pattern of white bars can also vary.

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Facts about Amphiprion polymnus
Availability Common
Common name Saddleback Clownfish , Twobanded Anemonefish, Saddleback Clownfish, and Brown Saddle Clownfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Pomacentridae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 5.118 in (13 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.5  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 30 US Gallon (113.562 liters, 113,562.353 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Amphiprion polymnus, Amphiprion bifasciatus, Amphiprion bifasciatus annamensis, Amphiprion intermedius, Amphiprion laticlavius, Amphiprion polynemus, Amphiprion trifasciatus, and Amphiprion polymus
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