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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
6 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A designer captive-bred color morph of the Gold Stripe Maroon Clownfish in which the three bars have fused into a solid gold-to-milky-white body set against a deep maroon face mask and fins; juveniles start out mostly white and develop the gold nugget coloration as they mature. Like all maroon clowns it is hardy and long-lived but strongly territorial, with females reaching about 6 inches and dominating tankmates, so keep only one pair per tank and choose robust companions. Reef safe and readily hosts bubble-tip anemones (Entacmaea quadricolor); handle with a container rather than a net because the cheek spines snag easily.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
The Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish thrives in a well-filtered marine aquarium with plenty of hiding spaces. They prefer a tank with live rock or coral to mimic their natural environment. They also need a sea anemone for a symbiotic relationship.
Behavior
This species is known for its aggressive behavior, especially towards other clownfish. They are territorial and often defend their home, usually a sea anemone, with vigor. They are also known to be quite hardy and adaptable.
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Owner Reviews
Jasia
@Jasia17750
Cool looking fish and is currently hosting some waving hand Xenia in my tank and is paired with another maroon clown. Together they are pretty territorial and like to keep their space and keep it exactly how they like it. For example the pair are constantly making their corner bare bottom and mounding the sand to one side and knock down any new corals I put in their space. Alone I think this clown would be better but paired you definitely want to keep them in a bigger tank as they are territorial.
Josh zilke
@Joshzilke43914
Striking colors, always visible, hosted everything and lots of personality… but an absolute menace. Mine went after EVERYTHING in the tank (including my hand when doing maintenance). Great fish for a nano if alone. Otherwise I wouldn’t recommend Marked as medium difficulty solely due to its temperament.
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