Allard's Clownfish (Amphiprion allardi)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Allard's Clownfish is a small damselfish with a predominantly yellow to orange body and distinctive white or light-colored bands running vertically across the head and body. The fins are typically yellow-orange, and the fish displays the characteristic stocky, rounded body shape typical of clownfish, with a blunt snout.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality omnivorous flakes, pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and small copepods. Offer small frequent meals to accommodate their natural foraging behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Allard's Clownfish
Easy - Allard's Clownfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Ich (marine white spot disease), fin rot, bacterial infections, poor nutrition if diet lacks variety
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, specifically from the reefs of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas.
Log Allard's Clownfish in your reef tank
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