{"product_id":"tomato-clown-lg-xlamphiprion-frenatus-copy","title":"Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tomato Clownfish is one of the hobby's most instantly recognisable fish, and for good reason. That deep, saturated red-orange body with a single bold white bar just behind the eye is as clean and striking a look as any clownfish carries. Unlike some of its more popular cousins, the Tomato Clown comes with serious personality to match: this is a confident, assertive fish that knows exactly where its territory ends and will make that clear to anything that crosses the line. Juveniles show additional white markings that fade as the fish matures, and females darken to a richer, deeper red while remaining the dominant presence in any pair. Hardy, long-lived, and one of the easier marine fish to keep, the Tomato Clown is an excellent choice for both newcomers to the saltwater hobby and experienced reef keepers who want a fish with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich tomato-red colouration with a clean single white bar makes for one of the boldest, most classic clownfish looks available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmong the hardiest and most forgiving clownfish in the hobby, with a strong tolerance for minor parameter swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn enthusiastic and unfussy eater that rarely needs coaxing onto prepared foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs readily, breeds willingly in captivity, and will often spawn in a well-maintained reef tank with minimal intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural host for bubble tip anemones, but fully capable of thriving without one and will often adopt LPS corals as a surrogate host in captivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptive-bred specimens are widely available, making this an easy species to source responsibly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 22–26°C (72–78°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.020–1.025 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkalinity: 8–12 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate: Under 20 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Semi-aggressive. The Tomato Clown is one of the bolder, more assertive clownfish species. Females in particular will defend their territory vigorously, and mature fish may nip at a keeper's hand during tank maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef safe: Yes. Safe with corals and invertebrates; will not harm sessile reef inhabitants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum tank size: 30 gallons for a pair, though a larger system is always preferred when adding additional tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomato Clown is an omnivore and one of the least fussy eaters in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality marine flake and pellet foods accepted readily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina, nori, and marine algae to round out the diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed 2 to 3 times per day in small portions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally peaceful with fish that are not clownfish; works well with gobies, blennies, dartfish, small wrasses, chromis, and most peaceful reef inhabitants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill aggressively defend territory against other clownfish species; keep only one clownfish species per system unless the tank is very large and well structured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep as a single specimen or a bonded male-female pair; adding a second Tomato Clown to an established individual is likely to result in aggression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid large predatory tankmates including lionfish, groupers, triggers, and moray eels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf hosting in an anemone, aggression around the anemone will intensify; ensure any tankmates have adequate space to avoid the clown's core territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most reef invertebrates including cleaner shrimp, snails, and hermit crabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomato Clown is a protandrous hermaphrodite: all individuals are born male, and the dominant fish in a pair transitions to female. The female will always be the larger and more boldly coloured of the pair. This species is one of the most durable clownfish available and adapts quickly to aquarium conditions with minimal fuss. Captive-bred specimens are strongly preferred over wild-caught for their hardiness and reduced disease risk, and are widely available in the trade. This fish can live 6 to 8 years on average under good care, with exceptional individuals reaching considerably longer. Breeding in the home aquarium is achievable without significant intervention; eggs are laid on a flat surface near the host and guarded actively by the male, hatching in 6 to 11 days depending on temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive: 1 Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are typically larger and darker in colouration; males are smaller and brighter orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles may display additional faint white markings that fade as the fish matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColouring and size can vary between individuals; captive-bred specimens may initially appear slightly darker than wild fish but develop full colour with time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":53462102638865,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":53462102671633,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/TOMATOCLOWNAmphiprionfrenatus.png?v=1777152946","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/tomato-clown-lg-xlamphiprion-frenatus-copy","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}