Brown Saddle Clown
This species is known as Brown Saddle Clown and the correct latin name is Amphiprion polymnus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Damsel family. (e) Origin of this fish is Indo-Pacific. (e)
Brown Saddle Clown can grow up to 13 cm what is approximately 5 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1560cm2 of water surface which is approximately 241 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is 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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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. So 1 specimen requires at least 1560cm2 of water surface which is approximately 241 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is 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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