Saddleback Clownfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Saddleback Clownfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive reef-safe fish. Can be kept in pairs or small groups if introduced simultaneously to a sufficiently large tank with multiple host anemones. Avoid keeping with overly aggressive tank mates or other clownfish species unless the tank is very large.
• Special requirements: Requires a host anemone for optimal health and natural behavior, though it can survive without one. Suitable host anemones include Heteractis crispa (Sebae Anemone), Stichodactyla haddoni (Haddon's Carpet Anemone), and Stichodactyla mertensii (Merten's Carpet Anemone). Provide plenty of live rock for hiding places and a well-established aquarium with stable water parameters.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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