How difficult is it to keep Saddleback Clownfish?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Saddleback Clownfish?

The ideal temperature for Saddleback Clownfish is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Saddleback Clownfish get?

Saddleback Clownfish typically reaches Up to 13cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Saddleback Clownfish?

Saddleback Clownfish feeds on: Pellets, flakes, frozen food (omnivore). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Saddleback Clownfish?

The price of Saddleback Clownfish varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Saddleback Clownfish

Beginner

Amphiprion polymnus

An anemonefish with a dark body, a white head bar and a saddle-shaped white patch on the back, and as the Japanese name suggests a reddish head. It lives with Haddon's carpet anemone on silty inshore bottoms and occurs in the Ryukyu Islands.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

22〜26℃

Size

Up to 13cm

Diet

Pellets, flakes, frozen food (omnivore)

About

The Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) ranges across the western Pacific from the Ryukyu Islands to Taiwan, the Gulf of Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, northern Australia and the Solomon Islands. Unlike most clownfish it inhabits silty lagoons and harbors at 2-30 m, living mainly with Haddon's carpet anemone (Stichodactyla haddoni) and the leathery anemone (Heteractis crispa). The dark brown to orange-brown body has a white head bar, a saddle-like white patch on the back and a white edge on the tail; the reddish head gives the Japanese name. Maximum length is 13 cm. It is a protandrous hermaphrodite that spawns in pairs on the substrate, with the male guarding the eggs. It has been reared in captivity and captive-bred fish are traded. It is hardy and easy to keep; a tank of 114 L or more is recommended. A host anemone is optional, but a tank with open sand shows its natural behavior. Keep one pair, as several clownfish of the same or different species fight over territory.

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Size of the Saddleback Clownfish

The Saddleback Clownfish grows to Up to 13cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Saddleback Clownfish

The ideal temperature for the Saddleback Clownfish is 22〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Western Pacific: Ryukyu Islands, China, Viet Nam, Taiwan, Gulf of Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, northern Australia, New Guinea, New Britain and Solomon Islands

Size

Up to 13cm

Temperature

Care Specifications

pH: 8.1–8.4
Water Temp.: 22–26℃
Specific Gravity: 1.02–1.025
Min. Tank: 114 L

Semi-aggressiveReef safePairBreeding: Easy

Sources: LiveAquaria / FishBase

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Amphiprion polymnus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: Perca polymna, Amphiprion bifasciatus, Anthias bifasciatus, Amphiprion intermedius, Amphiprion laticlavius, Amphiprion trifasciatus, Lutjanus jourdin, Paramphiprion hainanensis

Authority databases: WoRMS · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.