Saltwater
Twoband anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
Pomacentridae, Pomacentrinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 14 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 73 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
73 liters87 × 29 × 29 cm · For one fish
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Lives wild in China, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Hong Kong SAR China, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and 5 more countries.
More about the species
About the species
Adults inhabit lagoons and outer reefs. Oviparous, with elliptical eggs. Monogamous. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs. Associated with the anemones: Entacmaea quadricolor, Heteractis aurora, Heteractis crispa, Heteractis magnifica, and Stichodactyla gigantea. Has been reared in captivity.
Source: FishBase
Other names
In other languages
- Tvåbandad Clownfisk
- Tobåndet klovnfisk
- Clownfish, Two-banded anemonefish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.