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About Seychelles Clownfish
The Seychelles Clownfish is a small, stocky damselfish with a predominantly orange-red body, white face markings, and white banding on the fins. This species closely resembles the better-known Ocellaris Clownfish but is endemic to the Seychelles and rarely seen in the aquarium trade.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, White Spot Syndrome, Columnaris Disease
- Max Size
- 4.3
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied omnivorous diet including small crustaceans, high-quality pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and vegetable matter like nori. Multiple small feedings daily (2–3 times) maintain optimal nutrition and behavior.
- Origin
- Endemic to the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean, where it is found in coral reef habitats.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- The Seychelles Clownfish is a small, stocky damselfish with a predominantly orange-red body, white face markings, and white banding on the fins. This species closely resembles the better-known Ocellaris Clownfish but is endemic to the Seychelles and rarely seen in the aquarium trade.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Pairs form monogamous bonds and benefit from host anemones (Entacmaea quadricolor preferred) • Temperature range 72–78 °F; pH 8.1–8.3; Salinity 1.023–1.025 SG • Feed high-quality omnivorous diet including small crustaceans, prepared foods, and vegetable matter 2–3 times daily • May be aggressive toward congeners and other damselfish; provide adequate rock structure and hiding places • Rarely seen in captivity due to CITES restrictions and wild-caught scarcity; collection for the aquarium trade is prohibited
- Difficulty Level
- The Seychelles Clownfish is moderately difficult to keep. While hardy if established in proper conditions, the main challenge is obtaining a specimen—wild populations are protected and aquacultured individuals are extremely rare, making this species impractical for most hobbyists.
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