Maroon clownfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 15 cm. The largest on record measured 17 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Amphiprion species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Pink skunk clownfish) to 17 cm (Orangefin Anemonefish).

Maroon clownfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Maroon clownfish water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Amphiprion on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Maroon clownfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 51 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Kole tang, Tomato clownfish, and Yellow tang.

Maroon clownfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 1 to 16 m down. Shallower than most Amphiprion on LumaReef (1–25 m).

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Maroon clownfish

Amphiprion biaculeatus

The biggest and grumpiest clownfish; it wants the tank to itself.

The Maroon clownfish (Amphiprion biaculeatus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 16 m deep. Adults grow to about 15 cm; the largest on record measured 17 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 15 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres15 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres32 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres60 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres72 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along51 species

and 27 more species

Not together48 species

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 17 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

1 m16 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyPomacentridae
GenusAmphiprion
SpeciesAmphiprion biaculeatus

In other languages

English: Spine-cheek Clownfish
German: Samtanemonenfisch
Spanish: Pez payaso granate
French: Poisson-clown à joues épineuses
Italian: Pesce pagliaccio marrone
Russian: Колючий амфиприон
Japanese: シロミスジ
Chinese: 棘頰雙鋸魚

Quick answers

Maroon clownfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 15 cm. The largest on record measured 17 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Amphiprion species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Pink skunk clownfish) to 17 cm (Orangefin Anemonefish).
Maroon clownfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Maroon clownfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Amphiprion on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Maroon clownfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 51 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Kole tang, Tomato clownfish, and Yellow tang.
Maroon clownfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Maroon clownfish and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Maroon clownfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 1 to 16 m down. Shallower than most Amphiprion on LumaReef (1–25 m).