{"product_id":"captive-bred-white-stripe-maroon-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-biaculeatus","title":"Captive-Bred White Stripe 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 Stripe Maroon Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically accepted as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion biaculeatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the largest and most impressive clownfish species kept in marine aquariums. It is recognized by its rich red to deep maroon body coloration and three contrasting white vertical bands.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species has historically been known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremnas biaculeatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and that name remains widespread in the aquarium trade. Current FishBase and WoRMS taxonomy, however, place the species within \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion\u003c\/em\u003e as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion biaculeatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. For customer recognition and SEO, \u003cem\u003ePremnas biaculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e is still worth retaining as a synonym in the product information and tags. \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\u003eWhite Stripe Maroon Clownfish exhibit pronounced sexual size differences. Mature females become substantially larger than males and may reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–7 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the male remains much smaller. Sea \u0026amp; Reef reports an adult maximum around 6 inches, while Sustainable Aquatics lists approximately 6.7 inches. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are hardy and reef compatible but are also among the \u003cstrong\u003emost territorial clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly once mature and paired. Their assertive behavior should be considered carefully when selecting tankmates.\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\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Stripe Maroon Clownfish, Maroon Clownfish, Spinecheek Anemonefish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormer\/Trade Scientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePremnas biaculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e\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 \/ highly territorial as adults\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e75 gallons recommended for an established pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–7 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females considerably larger than males \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 Approximately 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 territorial than Ocellaris and Percula Clownfish, I would recommend \u003cstrong\u003e75 gallons or larger for an established adult pair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aquatics Unlimited similarly recommends 75 gallons or more for a pair. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaroon Clownfish are among the more assertive members of the clownfish group. Mature females can be particularly territorial and may aggressively defend a host anemone, nesting site, or large portion of the aquarium. Established pairs should generally not be mixed with other clownfish species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maroon Clownfish are not coral predators, although their territorial behavior can become an issue with passive fishes.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Anemone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaroon Clownfish are especially well known for associating with the \u003cstrong\u003eBubble Tip Anemone (\u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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