| Species | Fish |
|---|---|
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Size Category | Small |
| Category | Fish |
| Original Purpose | Ornamental |
| Body Length | 8–11 cm |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 10–20 years |
| Senior Age Threshold | 14 years |
| Exercise Needs | Beginner care level |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Omnivore |
| Annual Exam Focus | Compatible: Damselfish, Tangs, Blennies, Gobies, Anemones |
| Routine Care | Incompatible: Lionfish, Groupers, Triggerfish, Large Eels |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklynella (Clownfish Disease) | adult | high | No | N/A |
| Marine Ich | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Marine Velvet | adult | high | No | N/A |
| CHIC Required Tests | Moderate, egg layers |
|---|---|
| Recommended DNA Tests | Amphiprion ocellaris |
| Water Temperature | 24-28°C |
|---|---|
| pH Range | pH 8.1-8.4 |
| Water Type & Tank | Saltwater, Min tank: 75L |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Common Issues | Difficulty: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful, semi-aggressive towards other clownfish |
| Locomotion | Waddling swimming style, hosting in anemones, staying near territory |
|---|---|
| Social | Peaceful, semi-aggressive towards other clownfish |
| Stress/Displacement | Loss of color, rapid breathing, hiding, clamped fins, refusal to eat |
| AI-Trainable Signals | White spots on body, rapid gill movement, erratic swimming, clamped fins, loss of vibrant orange color |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Loss of color, rapid breathing, hiding, clamped fins, refusal to eat |
| Interspecies Communication | Water type: Saltwater, pH: 8.1-8.4 |