Tomato Clownfish
Amphiprion frenatus
A robust, brightly coloured, and highly territorial anemonefish known for its single white head bar and deep red-orange hue.
Ideal Conditions
- Temperature
- 24 – 28 °C
- pH range
- 8.1 – 8.4
- Hardness
- 8 – 12 dGH
- Salinity
- 1.02 – 1.026 SG
- Adult size
- 10 – 14 cm
- Minimum for a single adult or pair
- 110 litres+
- Lifespan
- 10 – 15 years
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Water flow
- Moderate
- Preferred setup
- Reef or marine fish-only with plenty of live rock for shelter. Anemone host is optional but appreciated.
About the Tomato Clownfish
The Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) is an exceptionally hardy marine species, making it a staple in the aquarium trade. Distinguished by a brilliant red-to-orange body and a solitary, stark white bar behind the eye, they bring a vivid splash of colour to any setup. Unlike some of the smaller, more peaceful clownfish variants, the Tomato Clownfish is notoriously bold. As they mature—particularly when an anemone is present—they will claim a patch of the tank and defend it vigorously against interlopers. Though excellent for beginners due to their resilience, their boisterous nature demands careful planning of tankmates.
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Where Tomato Clownfish comes from
Native range
Western Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Thailand, South China Sea
Countries / regions
Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Habitat
Coral reefs and lagoons, frequently in association with the Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) at depths of up to 12 metres.
Widely distributed throughout the Indo-West Pacific, often found in sheltered coastal waters.
Similar species
Cinnamon Clownfish
Amphiprion melanopus
Clark's Clownfish
Amphiprion clarkii
Maroon Clownfish
Premnas biaculeatus
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Compatible tank mates
Reviewed guidance based on this species' recorded traits.
- Great
Bubble Tip Anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor
The natural host for the Tomato Clownfish, establishing a fascinating symbiotic relationship that encourages natural behaviours.
- Great
Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loricula
Robust enough to withstand the clownfish's territorial displays while occupying a similar middle-to-lower tank zone without direct competition.
- Great
Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
A highly beneficial algae grazer that largely stays on the rockwork and is ignored by the clownfish.
- Compatible with caution
Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Tomato Clownfish are fiercely intolerant of other clownfish species and will likely engage in severe territorial disputes.
- Compatible with caution
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
Timid and easily intimidated; may be driven into hiding or jump if the Tomato Clownfish decides to claim the entire tank as its territory.
- Not recommended
Volitan Lionfish
Pterois volitans
Grows large enough to swallow a Tomato Clownfish whole, making it a severe predation risk.
- Not recommended
Panther Grouper
Chromileptes altivelis
A predatory fish that will eventually see the clownfish as a meal as it reaches adult size.
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