Colorful, charming and fascinating

The Amphiprion milii is a beautiful and intriguing clownfish that delights both novice and experienced marine aquarium enthusiasts. With its vibrant colors and distinctive behavior, this species is a real eye-catcher in any reef aquarium.

Tank Bred, what does that mean?

This fish is aquarium bred and will adapt to your aquarium more easily than a wild caught specimen!

Features

• Length : Up to about 8–10 cm
• Color : Usually bright orange or red tones with contrasting white or darker stripes (color variation depends on population and habitat)
• Behavior : Social, but territorial toward conspecifics. Often living in symbiosis with sea anemones.

Living environment

In the wild, Amphiprion milii lives in tropical coral reefs, where it forms a symbiotic relationship with certain species of sea anemones. This partnership provides protection for both animals and creates a fascinating spectacle to observe in the aquarium.

In the aquarium

• Minimum tank size: 100 liters
• Temperature : 24–27 °C
• Salinity : 1.020 – 1.025
• Diet : Omnivore – will accept flake food, frozen food, and fresh seafood mix
• Compatibility : Keeps well with other peaceful reef fish. Avoid aggressive species or other clownfish unless they are in a pair.

Particulars

The Amphiprion milii is known for its captivating behavioral patterns, including dancing at its anemone and developing a group hierarchy. Like all clownfish, this species is protandrous hermaphrodites: it starts out as male and can change to female if the hierarchy requires it.