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Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus)

Maroon Clownfish

Premnas biaculeatus

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The largest and meanest clownfish; females will bully most tank mates. Add it last, and keep it away from other clowns.

Adult size
6 in
Smallest tank
55 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
75–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Omnivore: pellets, frozen mysis
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Yellowtail DamselfishBlue Devil DamselfishOrchid DottybackSix-line WrasseFlame HawkfishValentini PufferLawnmower BlennyMidas Blenny

Think twice about

Cerith Snail — peaceful, and this one is notYellow Clown Goby — peaceful, and this one is notNeon Goby — peaceful, and this one is notSkunk Cleaner Shrimp — peaceful, and this one is notPeppermint Shrimp — peaceful, and this one is notFire Shrimp — peaceful, and this one is not

Easy corals it leaves alone

Torch CoralFrogspawn CoralHammer CoralElegance CoralAcan LordZoanthids

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.