Clownfish are among the most recognisable fish in the world, thanks to their vivid orange and white banding and their fascinating symbiotic relationship with sea anemones. As saltwater fish, they require a marine aquarium with stable salinity, temperature, and water chemistry — a more demanding setup than freshwater. However, a pair of clownfish in a well-maintained reef tank, hosting in an anemone, is one of the most rewarding sights in the aquarium hobby.
My kids begged for clownfish after watching Finding Nemo and I am so glad I gave in. Setting up a proper marine tank was a learning curve, but now it runs smoothly. The fish host in a torch coral since I haven't added an anemone yet, and watching them is endlessly entertaining. My daughter can ident…
Read full review →If you want to get into marine aquariums, clownfish are the perfect entry point. They are much more tolerant of parameter swings than many saltwater fish and eat readily. My pair have been in my 40-gallon breeder for two years now, healthy and active. The setup cost and maintenance are high compared…
Read full review →I want to love my clownfish setup but the maintenance is genuinely challenging. A spike in salinity killed my first anemone. My protein skimmer broke twice in the first year. The fish themselves are robust and beautiful, but the saltwater system demands constant attention. Three stars not because of…
Read full review →A pair of clownfish with an anemone is the ultimate centrepiece for a reef tank. Mine are black and white ocellaris with brilliant personalities. They greet me every morning and follow my hand along the glass. The marine tank takes time to establish — you need to cycle it properly for six to eight w…
Read full review →Clownfish themselves are not expensive. My pair cost twenty pounds each. But the tank, light, skimmer, rock, salt, test kits, and all the rest adds up very fast. My starter reef setup cost me around six hundred pounds before I added a single fish. If you are prepared for the financial investment, th…
Read full review →I spent six months and a significant amount of money setting up my 75-gallon reef tank before adding my pair of ocellaris clownfish. Watching them host in their bubble tip anemone every single day makes every water change and equipment purchase completely worthwhile. They have names — Nemo and Coral…
Read full review →My female clownfish laid eggs on a flat rock near their anemone last month and I am absolutely over the moon. Watching the male fan and guard the clutch for days was one of the most extraordinary things I have witnessed in my years of fish keeping. Clownfish in a mature reef tank are on a completely…
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