{"product_id":"gold-stripe-maroon-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-biaculeatus","title":"Gold Stripe Maroon Clownfish Pair – Amphiprion biaculeatus","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo 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-sgneldl 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-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Stripe Maroon Clownfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphiprion biaculeatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking Indo-West Pacific anemonefish recognized for its rich red to maroon coloration and three contrasting light-colored body bands. The Gold Stripe form develops distinctive yellow to golden coloration within these bands, creating a dramatic contrast against the deep maroon body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most noticeable characteristics of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphiprion biaculeatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the substantial size difference between the sexes. In an established pair, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efemale is considerably larger than the male\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a difference clearly represented by this pair. FishBase documents this characteristic in wild pairs and records a maximum species size of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 cm (6.7 inches) total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=biaculeatus\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species is naturally distributed through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-West Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and northern Australia. Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reef environments, particularly protected coastal waters and lagoons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=biaculeatus\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. biaculeatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a close relationship with sea anemones and is documented in association with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBubble Tip Anemone (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. An anemone is not required to maintain the species in an aquarium, however, provided the fish have appropriate shelter and suitable aquarium conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/Ecology\/Amphiprion_biaculeatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Stripe Maroon Clownfish are bold, territorial fish, particularly once an established pair claims an area of the aquarium. Their combination of deep coloration, distinctive gold bands and dramatic difference in male and female size makes a mature pair especially impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild collected from Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is offered as part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphiprion biaculeatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Bloch, 1790)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer Scientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremnas biaculeatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold Stripe Maroon Clownfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maroon Clownfish, Spinecheek Anemonefish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pomacentridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Collected Pair – Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 gallons recommended for a pair; additional space is beneficial for mature adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.7 inches (17 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=biaculeatus\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide substantial rockwork with sheltered areas and enough space for the pair to establish a territory. Because mature Maroon Clownfish can be strongly territorial, aquarium layout and tankmate selection become increasingly important as the fish mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maroon Clownfish are among the more assertive clownfish. An established pair may vigorously defend its chosen territory, particularly around a host anemone or favored area of rockwork. The larger female can be especially territorial. Tankmates should therefore be selected with the pair's adult behavior and size in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphiprion biaculeatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is naturally reef-associated and is not a coral predator. Its principal aquarium compatibility consideration is territorial behavior rather than coral predation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In nature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. biaculeatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feeds primarily on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezooplankton and benthic algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In the aquarium, offer a varied diet incorporating quality marine pellets or flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods and other appropriately sized foods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnemone Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FishBase documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. biaculeatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Bubble Tip Anemone. A host anemone can encourage natural behavior but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for successful aquarium maintenance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=biaculeatus\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maroon Clownfish form distinct pairs, with the female becoming considerably larger than her male partner. The species is egg-laying; eggs adhere to the substrate and the male guards and aerates them during development. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/6632?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595478499561,"sku":"WC S2315","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/gold-stripe-maroon-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-biaculeatus-indonesia-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1790688818","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/gold-stripe-maroon-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-biaculeatus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}