If you’ve ever seen a funny-patterned clownfish in your local aquarium store accompanied by an impressive price tag, you may be wondering what’s going on. It’s true: ‘designer clownfish’, as they’re commonly called, can be very expensive. But what’s the hype? What is a designer clownfish, where do they come from, and should you want … Read more
Thinking about adding a pair of clownfish to your (reef) tank? Good choice! These ultra-popular fish are reef-safe, easy enough to care for, and fascinating to watch. And did you know there are loads of different types of clownfish to choose from? Yep, there’s more to the world of clowns than just Nemo. Below, let’s … Read more
Want an anemonefish for your saltwater aquarium and don’t mind dealing with a rather feisty species? The clarkii clownfish is known for its territorial nature, and it certainly lives up to this reputation, but it’s also a beautiful and fascinating species to keep. Below, find everything you need to know about the clarkii clownfish: where … Read more
Looking for a clownfish for your saltwater aquarium? There are more species to choose from than just your typical “Nemo”! One of our favorites here at FantaSEA is the pink skunk clownfish, a semi-peaceful species that sports a pretty rosy tint. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about pink skunk clownfish, including where … Read more
The maroon clownfish is one of the most popular aquarium fish in the hobby. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the crankiest. Are its beautiful colors worth it? We think yes, but we’ll let you decide for yourself. Below, find everything you need to know about the maroon clownfish and its care: where it’s from, what … Read more
If you’re interested in setting up your first reef aquarium after falling in love with the cheerful ocellaris clownfish, you’re not alone. Wiggly orange “Nemos” are the most popular saltwater aquarium fish species in the hobby — and luckily, they’re beginner-proof. Ready to take the plunge? Below, find everything you need to know about keeping … Read more
Did you know there isn’t just one type of clownfish out there? In fact, there are actually quite a few different species! The two most popular are probably Amphiprion ocellaris and Amphiprion percula, the ocellaris and percula clownfish. But… how do you know which one you’re dealing with? Let’s go into ocellaris vs percula to … Read more
If you’ve ever seen Finding Nemo, or the tanks full of colorful clownfish at the local pet store, you might have asked yourself: where does a clownfish live? In the wild, we mean, when it’s not in a glass rectangle in our living room. After all, knowing a bit about a fish species’ wild habitat … Read more
Before you add any fish to your aquarium, it’s important to consider the diet of the species you’re interested in. After all, some fish don’t eat as readily as others or have more complicated diets, making them unsuitable for beginners. Luckily this is not the case with clownfish! So what does a clownfish eat? Let’s … Read more
Did you know that clownfish can and do reproduce in the aquarium? Clownfish breeding is possible with a little time and dedication. Breeding fish is a fun project for the more experienced aquarist, and it’s very satisfying to successfully raise the fry! Keep reading for everything you need to know about raising clownfish fry. Note: … Read more
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