Mauritian Clownfish (Amphiprion chrysogaster)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Mauritian clownfish is a small damselfish with a bright orange body and white vertical bands on the head and body, with darker edging on fins. It closely resembles other orange clownfish species but has subtle color variations specific to its Mauritian population.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and copepods. In captivity, most clownfish thrive without a host anemone but do better with one present.
Difficulty and care for the Mauritian Clownfish
Amphiprion mauritian is an excellent beginner clownfish with hardiness, peaceful temperament, and simple care requirements. It adapts well to captive conditions and thrives in established reef aquariums.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), fin rot, bacterial infections, rarely velvet disease
Origin and habitat
Endemic to the coral reefs of Mauritius in the Indo-Pacific region, found in association with anemones in shallow reef environments.
Log Mauritian 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 Mauritian Clownfish alongside everything else in your reef.
