How difficult is it to keep Tomato 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 Tomato Clownfish?

The ideal temperature for Tomato Clownfish is 24〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Tomato Clownfish?

The average lifespan of Tomato Clownfish is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Tomato Clownfish get?

Tomato Clownfish typically reaches 10-14cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Tomato Clownfish?

Tomato Clownfish feeds on: Pellets, Frozen food. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Tomato Clownfish?

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

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Tomato Clownfish

Beginner

Amphiprion frenatus

A large clownfish with distinctive deep red body. Hardy and easy but somewhat aggressive.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

24〜26℃

Lifespan

10-15 years

Size

10-14cm

Diet

Pellets, Frozen food

About

The tomato clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) inhabits shallow reefs of the western Pacific; adults are deep tomato-red with a single white bar behind the head. Females reach 10-14 cm, considerably larger than an ocellaris, and the species lives ten to fifteen years. In the wild it associates with host anemones such as Entacmaea, but it does perfectly well without one in the aquarium, and captive-bred stock is widely available. It is hardy and feeds easily, but it is among the more aggressive clownfish, and a mature female in particular will dominate the tank and chase other fish. If you want a community, add this species last and pair it with fish of equal size or larger. Clownfish are protandrous: the largest fish in a group becomes the female.

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Lifespan of the Tomato Clownfish

The Tomato Clownfish lives 10-15 years.

Size of the Tomato Clownfish

The Tomato Clownfish grows to 10-14cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Tomato Clownfish

The ideal temperature for the Tomato Clownfish is 24〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

the waters of the Western Pacific, from the Japan to Indonesia

Lifespan

10-15 years

Size

Care Specifications

pH: 8.1–8.4
Water Temp.: 24–26℃
Specific Gravity: 1.02–1.025
Salinity: 33–35 ppt
Min. Tank: 114 L

Semi-aggressiveReef safe

Sources: LiveAquaria

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 frenatus

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / Ministry of the Environment Specified Animal List / Ministry of the Environment: List of Designated Invasive Species

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