Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus)
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Cinnamon Clownfish Description:
The Cinnamon Clownfish is another very popular Clownfish in the aquarium industry. These beautiful fish are red in color, with a vertical white band running just behind their head, and deep reddish black along its posterior flank and pectoral fins. These fish are one of the larger Clownfish species growing to 4 inches. The Cinnamon Clownfish does not need an Anemone to survive, but will accept many different Anemones as its host, including corals. Its favorite Anemone is the Bubble Tip Anemones, but it may also accept the Sebae Anemone, or Long Tentacle Anemones as its host.
The Cinnamon Clownfish, also known as the Black Anemonefish, Red and Black Anemonefish, or the Red and Black Clownfish, has a reddish-brown base color with a white stripe behind the eyes, and a dark area, which may vary in dimension, on the side. Orange dominates the dorsal, caudal, and pectoral fins, as well as the face.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium that has no other clownfish is desirable. It is semi-aggressive towards other clownfish and passive tank mates. An anemone host such as Bubbletip (Entacmaea quadricolor) or Leathery (Heteractis crispa) is preferred, but not required.
