Barrier Reef Clownfish (Amphiprion perideraion)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Amphiprion perideraion is a small, stocky clownfish with a bright orange body and two white bands edged in black—one behind the head and one at the tail base. The dorsal fin is continuous and orange, with white and black markings. This species is immediately distinguished from congeners by its orange coloration and the precise pattern of white-and-black striping characteristic of Barrier Reef clownfish.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed high-quality marine flake or pellet foods supplemented with frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small meaty foods. Occasionally offer vegetable matter. Feed twice daily in appropriate portions.
Difficulty and care for the Barrier Reef Clownfish
Easy - Barrier Reef Clownfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), bacterial infections, lateral line erosion (head and lateral line erosion), parasitic copepods
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the reefs of Indonesia, Philippines, and westward to Papua New Guinea. Found in tropical reef environments between approximately 10°N and 25°S latitude.
Log Barrier Reef Clownfish in your reef tank
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