Chagos Clownfish (Amphiprion chagos)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small clownfish with a distinctive dark brown to orange body coloration. It features white bands on the head and body, similar to other Amphiprion species, and has the characteristic rounded body shape typical of clownfish in the Pomacentridae family.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality clownfish pellets, small frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp), and occasional vegetable matter. Feed 1–2 times daily in amounts the fish can consume in a few minutes.
Difficulty and care for the Chagos Clownfish
The Chagos Clownfish is hardy and beginner-friendly, tolerating moderate aquarium conditions. It thrives in reef environments with a host anemone but adapts well to captivity even without one.
Common health issues
Ich, marine velvet, fin rot (usually stress-related)
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including the Chagos Archipelago and surrounding waters. Endemic to deeper reef environments in the Indian Ocean region.
Log Chagos Clownfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Chagos Clownfish alongside everything else in your reef.
