No other marine fish have been as instrumental in the growth of the marine hobby as the clownfish, particularly the ocellaris or false percula clown (Amphiprion ocellaris). Several species of clownfish have been kept and bred in captivity for several decades now.
Besides being relatively inexpensive and plentiful, clownfish are ideally suited for the majority of small marine aquariums. With the growing popularity of “nano-reefs,” clownfish are gaining even more favor among aquarists searching for small, peaceful fish. Wild clownfish are completely dependent on a host anemone for protection, so they do not have a large territory, making them ideally suited to the confines of an aquarium.
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