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Sebae anemonefish
BeginnerAmphiprion sebae
An Indian Ocean clownfish with a blackish body, two white bands, an orange snout and belly and a yellow tail. In the wild it lives only in the Haddon's carpet anemone.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
23〜27℃
Size
Up to 16 cm TL
Diet
Omnivore (zooplankton and algae)
About
The sebae anemonefish (Amphiprion sebae) ranges across the Indian Ocean: the Arabian Peninsula, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, the Andaman Islands, and Sumatra and Java (FishBase). At up to 16 cm TL it grows large for a clownfish. Adults are blackish with two white bands, an orange snout, and a yellow belly, tail and anal fin. It lives in coastal waters and lagoons and, in the wild, associates only with Haddon's carpet anemone (Stichodactyla haddoni). Eggs are laid on hard surfaces and guarded by the male; females are larger, and if the female is lost the male changes sex. The similar Clark's anemonefish (A. clarkii) is sometimes sold under this name. It is best kept with its host anemone, in which case a tank of about 190 L or more is recommended (Saltcorner). It takes frozen and prepared foods well and does not harm corals. Wild-caught fish are rarely available, and captive-bred fish are considered hardier. In Japan it is handled by specialist shops.
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Size of the Sebae anemonefish
The Sebae anemonefish grows to Up to 16 cm TL.
Temperature & humidity for the Sebae anemonefish
The ideal temperature for the Sebae anemonefish is 23〜27℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Indian Ocean (Arabian Peninsula, India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives to Sumatra and Java)
Size
Up to 16 cm TL
Temperature
23〜27℃
Care Specifications
- Water Temp.
- 23–27℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.026
- Min. Tank
- 110 L
PeacefulReef safe
Sources: FishBase (Amphiprion sebae) / Saltcorner Fish Library (Bob Goemans)
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
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Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Not listed in the CITES Appendices (checked on Species+). Not designated as an Invasive Alien Species under Japanese law. Never release aquarium animals into the sea.
Sources: Species+ (CITES) / Ministry of the Environment: List of Designated Invasive Alien Species / FishBase
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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