Maroon Clownfish – Premnas biaculeatus

Species Name: Premnas biaculeatus

Synonyms: Premnas epigrammata, P. gibbosus, P. semicinctus, P. unicolor

Common Names: Maroon Anemonefish, Maroon Clownfish, Spinecheek Anemonefish

Family: Pomacentridae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max.Size: 16cm / 6.3 inches

Environment: Marine-reef

Origin: Eastern Indian Ocean to Western Pacific

Temperament: Aggressive – one of the most aggressive clownfish species.

Company: Should not be kept with other Clownfish or small species.

Aquarium Setup: Premnas biaculeatus is a great candidate for a reef tank environment. Tank should not be small than 45 gallons and should include some caves. This fish will host readily in a Bubbletip Anemone.

Food: Should be fed a varied diet that includes mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, as well as herbivore flakes. Should be fed at least 2 times a day.

Breeding: These fish are highly sexually diamorphic. Pairs will mate in home aquaria.