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Seychelles Clownfish

Amphiprion fuscocaudatus

Also known as seychelles anemonefish, seychelles clownfish, aldabra clownfish, mauritian anemonefish, セイシェルクマノミ, 塞舌尔小丑鱼

A large, dark brown clownfish with two or three white bars and a tail that is dusky with a pale edge, often with yellowish tones on the snout and fins. It is kept by reef keepers who want a less common clownfish, and it is mostly hosted by the giant carpet anemone in the wild.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Semi

Adult size

12 cm

Temperature

24 to 28 °C

pH

8.1 to 8.4

Smallest tank

200 litres

Keep as

Single or a bonded pair

Diet

Omnivore: frozen mysis and brine shrimp, marine pellets and flakes, some algae-based food

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

10 to 15 years

Water

Marine (saltwater)

Wild range

Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles, Aldabra, Mauritius and nearby islands

Breeding

Pairs lay eggs on hard surfaces near their anemone, and the male guards them until they hatch after about a week. Captive breeding happens only rarely because few specimens reach the trade, but the larvae can be reared on rotifers in the same way as other clownfish.

Good to know

It is rare and costly in the trade, and adults can become territorial and aggressive towards other clownfish. It is easily confused with Clark's clownfish (A. clarkii), which usually has a lighter tail.