Clownfish – Tomato

Tomato Clownfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  20 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 12.5cm (5″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 30 years

Scientific Name: Amphiprion Frenatus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  Small: 1-2 inches  Medium: 3-3.5 inches

The tomato clownfish, scientific name Aphiprion Frenatus, is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 20 gallons. The tomato clownfish can grow up to 5”, they will take years to grow to their max size. The tomato clownfish can live up to 30 years.  Tomato clownfish are omnivores and should be fed small species of frozen shrimp, pellets or flaked food. Clownfish are one of the easier species to get trained to eat pellets and flaked food. Tomato clownfish can be kept alone but will do better kept in mated pairs. Not all clownfish will accept the other fish as their mate, choosing clownfish that have the largest difference in size can help with pairing clownfish. Fish that are identical in size can also be paired. Tomato clownfish are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. Tomato clownfish are great additions to any tank. Clownfish will often choose a part of the tank they will prefer to stay near and will sleep near their chosen house. Once comfortable with their chosen area, during the day they will be seen hanging out near their “house” and don’t normally venture very far from there. Clownfish are all born boys and will turn into a female when needed. There is almost no way to visually identify whether they are male or female. If there are two males paired together, one will become dominant and turn into a female. Clownfish will often submit to their partner; the submissive clownfish will shake/vibrate for a few seconds to show the dominant clownfish “you are the boss”. Clownfish will prefer to have anemones to choose as their house, they will form symbiotic relationships with them, benefiting both the clownfish and the anemone. Having anemones for the clownfish is not a requirement, just a preference.