Amphiprion akallopisos (Clownfish without adornment)
Description
Light yellow coloring is slightly darker in the dorsal region. A white line underlines the attachment of the dorsal fin, and the caudal has a rounded external edge.
Akallopisos amphiprion fish, also known as Akallopisos clownfish, is a fish from the Pomaccentridae family. It is from the warm and shallow waters of the Fiji Islands and the Samoa Islands. This fish is characterized by its bright orange coloring, with black strips that run along its body. Akallopisos' clownfish fins are blue, which gives it a very distinctive appearance.
Akallopisos' clownfish is a gregarious fish that lives in large colonies in coral reefs. It tends to hide in the anfracuities of reefs or crevices of rocks, but it is also known to build houses in sea anemones. These houses are built using algae and other materials found in the . Akallopisos' clownfish is an opportunistic predator who feeds on small crustaceans, molluscs and sailors.
Akallopisos' clownfish is a very popular fish in aquariums, due to its bright color and gregarious personality. However, it is important to note that these fish need a very well balanced environment to thrive in captivity. They need a large volume of water and a sufficient space to swim and hide. They also need a very well oxygenated environment, with adequate water circulation and plants to produce oxygen.
Due to their popularity in aquariums, Akallopisos' clownfish is often captured in the wild to be sold in pet stores. Unfortunately, this practice can have harmful effects on Akallopisos' clownfish populations in nature. It is important to ensure that the clownfish of Akallopisos sold in animal centers come from ethical and durable sources, in order to preserve this species in its natural habitat.
Origin
- FamilyPomacentridae
- OriginTropical Indo-Pacific.
Characteristics
- Adult size10 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeSeawater, hot
- Temperature25 - 27 °C
- pH7.7 - 8.2
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)100 L
Dimorphism
Females are often longer than males.
Reproduction
See Amphiprion Sebae and Ocellaris.
