Maroon Clownfish Gold-Striped Premnas biaculeatus
Premnas biaculeatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 17 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 15
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Highly aggressive; most territorial clownfish.
About
Premnas biaculeatus — the maroon or spine-cheeked clownfish — is the largest and most aggressive clownfish species. The gold-striped form has white or gold lateral stripes. Females can reach 17 cm and become extremely territorial. They are associated with Entacmaea quadricolor (BTA) in nature. Despite their aggression toward other fish, they are generally reef-safe. Only suitable for tanks with a dedicated host anemone and few or no other clownfish.
Care Guide
Light: any. Flow: moderate. Feed: robust omnivore diet. Single pair only — one of the most aggressive clownfish. BTA host strongly recommended. Not for community reefs.
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