{"product_id":"maroon-clownfish-wild-pair","title":"Maroon Clownfish (Wild Pair)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00ff80;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6bb71f;\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00ff2a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6bb71f;\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6bb71f;\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Maroon Clownfish is one of the largest and most distinctive clownfish species available to marine aquarists. \u003cem\u003ePremnas biaculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e develops a deep maroon to red-brown body with contrasting white to yellowish vertical bars and characteristic cheek spines.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ewild pair\u003c\/strong\u003e consists of two naturally collected Maroon Clownfish being offered together. Established pairs are particularly desirable for reef aquariums and can develop a strong bond with a suitable host anemone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaroon Clownfish are highly territorial, especially once paired or established with an anemone. They are best housed as a bonded pair rather than introducing unrelated adults together. A spacious aquarium with plenty of rockwork and a defined territory is recommended. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTheir natural host is commonly the Bubble Tip Anemone (\u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e), although they can live successfully without an anemone. They are reef safe with corals but may aggressively defend their territory and host area. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWild specimens should be offered a varied marine diet including quality pellets and flakes alongside frozen foods such as mysis and brine shrimp. Maintaining excellent water quality and stable salinity is particularly important when acclimating wild-caught fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePremnas biaculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maroon Clownfish, Spine-Cheek Clownfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine clownfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 15–17 cm, with females considerably larger than males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive and highly territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 litres for a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore; marine pellets, flakes, mysis, brine shrimp and other marine foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All levels, usually around its territory or host anemone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonded pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with caution regarding territorial behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Host:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bubble Tip Anemone (\u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat does \"Wild Pair\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA wild pair refers to two Maroon Clownfish collected from the wild and offered together as an established or naturally compatible pair. Pairing status should be confirmed at the time of sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAre Maroon Clownfish aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Maroon Clownfish become particularly territorial as they mature and can aggressively defend their anemone, rockwork and surrounding territory. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan they be kept with other clownfish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is generally not recommended. Maroon Clownfish are highly territorial towards other clownfish and can seriously injure or kill intruders. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo they need an anemone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo. They can be successfully maintained without an anemone, although a suitable host such as \u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e can provide natural behaviour and enrichment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat should a wild Maroon Clownfish pair eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOffer a varied diet of quality marine pellets and flakes supplemented with frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and other suitable marine foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan Maroon Clownfish breed in an aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Established pairs can spawn in captivity, with the female laying eggs on a suitable surface and the male guarding and tending them. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding another clownfish to an established Maroon pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderestimating their territorial behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping a pair in an aquarium that is too small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailing to provide adequate rockwork and territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimating wild fish too quickly to different salinity or water conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding an overly limited diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529250902155,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/IMG_5323.webp?v=1790306902","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/maroon-clownfish-wild-pair","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}