Tomato Clown

Description

Amphiprion frenatus

 

 

Amphiprion frenatus, Brevoort 1856, the Tomato Clownfish. Brighter in colour than Amphiprion melanopus, these are hardy fish which are easy to feed as they accept a variety of foods. The females grow significantly larger than the males and will spawn easily in the aquarium if provided with the correct environment. Clownfishes have everything going for them as aquarium specimens. They’re hardy, behaviourally interesting, colorful, do well on all types of foods, & if you start with healthy specimens and meet their habitat requirements, they’re human-responsive and long-lived. Check out our Anemone & Clownfish Symbiotic Chart.

Maximum Size: the Amphiprion frenatus grows up to 6 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Tomato Clown prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Amphiprion frenatus is a omnivore and likes to eat anything.

Level of Care: The Tomato Clown is a low maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Tomato Clown may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.

Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Indo-Pacific.

Breeding: Able to breed.