Maroon Clownfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Maroon Clownfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Highly territorial and aggressive, especially towards other clownfish and similar-looking species. Best kept as a single specimen or a mated pair in a species-specific tank or a very large community tank with robust tankmates. Can be aggressive towards its host anemone if not properly acclimated or if the anemone is too small.
• Special requirements: Requires a suitable host anemone (e.g., Bubble Tip Anemone - Entacmaea quadricolor, Sebae Anemone - Heteractis crispa, or Magnificent Anemone - Heteractis magnifica) for optimal health and natural behavior, though it can survive without one. Provide ample rockwork for hiding and territory establishment. Due to its aggressive nature, careful consideration of tankmates is crucial. The prominent cheek spines can snag on nets, so use a container for capture if necessary.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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