Amphiprion melanopus (Melanopus amphiprion)

Adult size12 cm
Temperature24 - 26 °C
pH8.1 - 8.4
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)120 L

Description

When he ages, a black task forms on his belly which makes him darker. Its head, its dorsal, pectoral and caudal fin remaining orange-red (for the Indonesian variety). Two black lines (rarely blue) are formed at the edge of the white line. Fish very sensitive to copper. Maintenance is easy. The juveniles have 3 white bars in general, on a red background.

Amphiprion melanopus fish is a sea fish commonly known as clown fish. It is characterized by its bright orange color and black bands running along its body. These black bands are generally wider in the head and tail of the fish, and finer on the middle of his body.

Clown fish is a small fish, generally measuring between 8 and 10 cm in length. It has an elongated and slender shape, with a sharp head and a caudal bifide fin which allows it to move quickly in the water.

The clown fish is mainly from the warm waters of tropical regions, such as the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. It is frequently found in coral reefs, where he lives in symbiosis with sea anemones. Clown fish is indeed known for his symbiotic relationship with these anemones, which provide him with shelter and protection against predators in exchange for The food that fish brings.

The clown fish is mainly feeding on plankton and small invertebrates found in coral reefs. It moves in a group and can form large colonies in tropical waters. The clownfish is also appreciated in aquarium, where it is often maintained in the company of other colored fish and different species of sea anemones.

Origin

  • FamilyPomacentridae
  • OriginPacific: Indonesia (East & Middle), Philippines Sud, Australia (Great Reef Barrier

Characteristics

  • Adult size12 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant
  • FoodPlankton

Water parameters

  • Water typeSeawater, hot
  • Temperature24 - 26 °C
  • pH8.1 - 8.4
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)120 L

Dimorphism

The female is larger than the male. (Depending of variants)

Reproduction

The couples stand close to each other. They lay their eggs on a flat surface and will defend them from the other living. Depending on the temperature, the eggs will be cut by 6-11 days. Babies will have to be separated.

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