Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Deep maroon body with three irregular gold or white vertical bands. Robust build with a relatively large head and terminal mouth. Two pre-opercular spines distinguish this species from other maroon clownfish.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, zooplankton, brine shrimp, mysid shrimp, small crustaceans, frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp), and prepared foods.
Difficulty and care for the Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish
Moderate - Designer variant. Can be aggressive. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, primarily found in reefs from Indonesia to the Philippines and Great Barrier Reef.
Keeper notes
Selectively bred designer variant. Solid gold/yellow body. Popular variant. Can be aggressive.
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