Barber's Clownfish (Amphiprion barberi)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Barber's Clownfish is a small, stocky damselfish with a predominantly orange body and three distinctive white vertical bands bordered by narrow black lines. The dorsal and anal fins display white coloration with black edging, and the species has a rounded head and moderately robust body typical of the Amphiprion genus.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality flake foods, small pellets, and frequent feedings of live or frozen small foods such as brine shrimp and mysis shrimp. Occasional supplementation with vegetable matter will support long-term health.
Difficulty and care for the Barber's Clownfish
Barber's Clownfish is well-suited for beginner to intermediate aquarists. It is hardy, readily accepts standard aquarium diets, and thrives in established reef systems with compatible host anemones.
Common health issues
Ich (Marine White Spot Disease), parasitic infections, bacterial infections from poor water quality
Origin and habitat
Endemic to the Indo-Pacific, specifically documented from the coral reefs of Indonesia (particularly the Coral Triangle region). Found in association with host anemones in sheltered reef environments.
Log Barber's Clownfish in your reef tank
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