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Aquarium species profile

Tomato Clownfish

Amphiprion frenatus · Western Pacific (Japan, Indonesia, Philippines)

Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature74–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4

Diet

Omnivore – marine pellets, frozen mysis/brine shrimp, flake food

Compatible tank mates

Larger reef fish; tangs, larger wrasses, hardy gobies

Tank mates to avoid

Other clownfish species, small passive fish, similar-shaped damsels

Care notes

Larger and more aggressive than Ocellaris/Percula. Deep red with single white head bar. Pairs strongly bond with bubble-tip anemones. Females can be assertive.

Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.

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