{"product_id":"captive-bred-white-lightning-maroon-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-biaculeatus","title":"Captive-Bred White Lightning Maroon Clownfish Pair – Amphiprion biaculeatus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-2866386370645\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-wytcido buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-zpxbrfu buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-zggiour buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Lightning Maroon Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive captive-bred designer form of the Maroon Clownfish, scientifically accepted as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion biaculeatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This variety combines the rich red to maroon coloration of the species with highly irregular white markings that can spread across much of the body in dramatic lightning-like patterns.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair pictured displays extensive, individually unique white patterning over warm reddish-maroon bodies. As with other designer clownfish, the exact amount and shape of the white markings can differ substantially from one individual to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Lightning Maroon has been selectively propagated in captivity for its unusual pattern. Sustainable Aquatics identifies its White Lightning as a designer form of the Maroon Clownfish and lists it as captive bred. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive-bred\/tank-raised pair\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaroon Clownfish are among the largest and most territorial clownfish. Females grow substantially larger than males, and FishBase documents the species to \u003cstrong\u003e17 cm total length, approximately 6.7 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Established pairs may vigorously defend a host anemone, spawning site, or preferred territory. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion biaculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e (Bloch, 1790)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormer\/Trade Scientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePremnas biaculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Lightning Maroon Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designer Maroon Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised Pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ strongly territorial, particularly as an established pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55–75 gallons recommended for an adult pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.7 inches (17 cm total length)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide a mature marine aquarium with substantial rockwork, secure retreats, and enough territory for the pair. Because Maroon Clownfish become significantly larger and more assertive than Ocellaris or Percula Clownfish, I would recommend \u003cstrong\u003eat least 55 gallons for a pair, with 75 gallons or larger preferred for mature adults\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaroon Clownfish are highly territorial compared with many other clownfish species. Mature females are particularly assertive, and established pairs should generally not be housed with other clownfish species in the same aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e White Lightning Maroon Clownfish are not coral predators, although their territorial behavior can be problematic for timid tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer 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 preparations. Sustainable Aquatics recommends a mixed diet of frozen foods and dry pellets or flakes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Anemone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaroon Clownfish naturally associate primarily with the \u003cstrong\u003eBubble Tip Anemone (\u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e. A host anemone is not required for captive-bred specimens to thrive. FishBase records \u003cem\u003eA. biaculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e in association with \u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proaquatix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51734584721641,"sku":"TR AU2621","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-white-lightning-maroon-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-biaculeatus.jpg?v=1787781038","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-white-lightning-maroon-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-biaculeatus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}