Saddleback Clownfish
Amphiprion polymnus
What you need to keep a Saddleback Clownfish
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Seachem Reef Carbonate
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Seachem Ammonia Alert
R267
Seachem Reef Iron
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Seachem Reef Phosphorus
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pH
8.1–8.4
Temperature
24–27 °C
Max size
12 cm
Min tank
150 L
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A larger clownfish marked with a distinctive white saddle. More assertive than ocellaris and pairs strongly; reef safe and hosts sand-dwelling anemones in the wild.
Care guide
Keeping Saddleback Clownfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Saddleback Clownfish. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore — frozen and prepared foods. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Semi-aggressive as it matures. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Saddleback Clownfish last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Saddleback Clownfish depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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