Where to buy Blackfoot Clownfish
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About Blackfoot Clownfish
Amphiprion nigripes is an orange clownfish with white bands (typically 3), distinguished by characteristic black coloration on the pectoral fin bases and lower body—a unique trait among clownfish. Body is stocky and compressed laterally.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, including the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesian archipelago.
- Max Size
- 3.3
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality clownfish pellets, small frozen foods (mysis shrimp, copepods), and occasional vegetable matter. Feed 1-2 times daily in appropriate portions for captive clownfish.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallons; 30+ gallons preferred for pairs • Water temp 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Requires anemone host (Bubble, Carpet, Magnificent) • Excellent water flow and quality essential • Feed varied diet: flakes, mysis, copepods
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Care Level
- Easy
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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