{"product_id":"nugget-clown","title":"Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\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: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\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: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\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: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\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: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\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\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish is a spectacular designer variety of the \u003cstrong\u003eMaroon Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognised for its deep maroon-red body combined with \u003cstrong\u003eirregular golden-yellow or white markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each individual can have a unique pattern, making these clownfish highly sought after by marine aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Maroon Clownfish, Gold Nuggets are hardy and have plenty of personality. However, they can become \u003cstrong\u003ehighly territorial and aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly as they mature or when kept as a breeding pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best provided with plenty of rockwork, caves and a clearly defined territory. An anemone can provide a natural host, although it is not essential for their health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Nugget Maroon Clownfish are omnivorous and readily accept quality marine pellets, flakes, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and other meaty frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of their temperament, they are best housed with appropriately sized tank mates that can handle their territorial behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePremnas biaculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Designer Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 15–17 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ Highly Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels \/ Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef aquariums and experienced marine aquarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Nugget is a \u003cstrong\u003edesigner colour variety\u003c\/strong\u003e of Maroon Clownfish. The body is typically maroon with irregular gold, yellow or white markings. Pattern and colour coverage can vary significantly between individual fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Maroon Clownfish are among the more territorial clownfish species, and aggression can increase considerably as they mature or establish a territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish be kept as a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but pairing should be approached carefully because of their aggressive nature. A compatible pair can eventually establish a territory and spawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they need an anemone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. An anemone is not essential. They can thrive without one, although an appropriate host anemone may provide natural enrichment and hosting behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally reef safe with corals and most larger ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating their aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaroon Clownfish can become extremely territorial, particularly once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding them to a peaceful community aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir behaviour can be problematic with timid or passive tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrying to pair two similarly sized fish immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaroon Clownfish pairing can involve significant aggression. 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