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Petroscirtes temmincki
 
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Common Name:
 
Tomato Clown 
 
 
 
Scientific Name:
 
Amphiprion frenatus
 
 
Primary Grouping
or Family Name:
 
Pomacentriadae
 
 
Common Group Name:
 
Anemonefish / Clownfish
 
 
Geographic Distribution:
 
Pacific
 
 
pH Range:
 
Not Provided to 7.5
 
 
Temperature Range:
 
78 to 81°F
 
 
GH Range:
 
Not Provided to Not Provided° hardness
 
 
KH Range:
 
Not Provided to Not Provided° hardness
 
 
Salinity:
 
1.021 to 1.023
 
 
Wild Maximum Size:
 
Not Provided Not Provided
 
 
Aquarium Maximum Size:
 
2 inches
 
 
Diet:
 
Omnivore (Plant & Meat)
 
 
Breeding Type:
 
Not Provided
 
 
Tank Behaviour:
 
Not Provided  
 
 
Description:
 
This species is a favorite among those with community tanks and those with anemones. This species is known for it's symbiotic relationship with the anemone. True Tomato Clowns are recognized by the darker color patch toward the rear as well as the white stripe that remains after reaching adulthood. 
 
Contributed by:
 
lbritish
 
3/23/2002 12:25:16 PM 
 

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