This marine aquarium fish is known as
Brown Saddle Clown and the correct latin name is
Amphiprion polymnus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Damsel family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Like other Clowns, this species might become aggressive.
Brown Saddle Clown can grow up to 13 cm what is approximately 5 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1560cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 241 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Brown Saddle Clown fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
Only advanced fish keepers should keep Brown Saddle Clowns, because they may experience problems getting used to the new tank. Also this species is rarely found in pet stores.
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