Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Deep maroon to burgundy body with three distinctive white or pale yellow vertical bands; body is robust and somewhat flattened laterally. Males are smaller than females, and both sexes have sharp spines on the operculum (gill cover).
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality omnivorous foods including mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, quality flake and pellet foods. Feed 1–2 times daily in amounts they consume within a few minutes.
Difficulty and care for the Maroon Clownfish
Moderate - Maroon Clownfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Great Barrier Reef to the Philippines and Indonesia, primarily associated with large sea anemones in coral reef environments.
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