The Spotcinctus Clownfish is a captive-bred patterned form of the Twoband Anemonefish, scientifically known as Amphiprion bicinctus. This distinctive clownfish combines the species’ warm yellow-orange coloration with irregular white markings and dark edging, producing a much more variable appearance than the standard wild-type two-band pattern.
Amphiprion bicinctus is naturally found in the western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea and Chagos Archipelago. In the wild, adults inhabit lagoons and outer reef environments at depths of approximately 1–30 meters. The species reaches a documented maximum total length of 14 cm, approximately 5.5 inches.
This specimen is captive bred/tank raised and maintained at Pacific East Aquaculture in dedicated systems separate from our wild-collected fish. Our captive-bred and tank-raised saltwater fish are carefully observed and maintained under professional husbandry protocols prior to sale, without the routine conditioning and proactive treatment protocols used for wild-collected specimens.
Like other clownfish, Spotcinctus Clownfish are hardy, personable reef inhabitants. They may become territorial as they mature, especially after forming a pair or establishing a host, but are generally well suited to appropriately sized community reef aquariums.
Care Guide
Scientific Name: Amphiprion bicinctus Rüppell, 1830
Common Names: Spotcinctus Clownfish, Twoband Anemonefish, Two-Band Clownfish
Family: Pomacentridae
Availability: Captive Bred / Tank Raised
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; territorial behavior can increase with maturity or pairing
Reef Compatibility: Reef compatible
Minimum Aquarium Size: 30 gallons recommended
Maximum Size: Approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm total length)
Diet: Omnivore
Temperature: 75–82°F
Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.026
pH: 8.1–8.4
Aquarium Requirements:
Provide a stable marine aquarium with rockwork for shelter and adequate open swimming space. Because A. bicinctus grows noticeably larger than A. ocellaris, it benefits from somewhat more room than smaller designer Ocellaris varieties.
Temperament:
Spotcinctus Clownfish may become territorial around a preferred area or host, especially as adults or when maintained as a pair. Avoid combining established adults with very timid tankmates in confined aquariums.
Reef Compatibility:
Reef compatible. They are not coral predators and are generally suitable for reef aquariums.
Diet and Feeding:
Offer a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine pellets and flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine foods, and other appropriately sized frozen or prepared foods.
Host Anemones:
Wild Amphiprion bicinctus is documented in association with several anemones, including Entacmaea quadricolor, Heteractis aurora, Heteractis crispa, Heteractis magnifica, and Stichodactyla gigantea. A host anemone is not required for captive-bred fish to thrive.
