Lightning maroon clownfish

 All you need to know about Lightning Maroon Clownfish


Lightning maroon clown fish

Lightning Maroon Clownfish is a very beautiful fish with unique Lightning bolt shaped patterns on their body. As soon as these fish grows up, their pigmentation and patterns on their body will be more clear and they will become darker than before, or can also change.


Lightning Maroon clownfish scientific name

Premnas biaculeatus, also known as spine cheeked anemonefish is the scientific name of Lightning maroon clownfish. It is from the species of anemone fish which can be found in the Indo Pacific from western Indonesia to Taiwan.


How big do lightning maroon clownfish get?

The Gold Lightning Maroon Clownfish reaches a maximum size of 15cm in length. As they mature, their color changes from white to its final beautiful golden color.


Is a clownfish a saltwater fish?

Unfortunately, Lightning maroon Clownfish are strictly saltwater fish. If you put them in a freshwater aquarium, they will die quickly. Lightning maroon clownfish live on reefs in the ocean, mostly they are found in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean.


What are Lightning Maroon clownfish compatible with?

Maroon clownfish tank mates: 

Lightning maroon clownfish become very territorial as they grow up. They like bold tank mates such as angelfish, tangs triggerfish and wrasses. Lightning maroon clownfish will also harass tiny peaceful fish. 


Are Maroon clown fish aggressive?

Lightning Maroon clownfish are one of the most truculent and territorial species. They are extremely territorial and should be your LAST choice of fish you are adding to your tank.


Do Lightning maroon clownfish need an anemone?

In the wild Lightning Maroon Clownfish are very choosy and they are always found hosting in the Bubble Tip anemone. Lightning maroon clownfish don't need host anemones in order to survive or thrive. But in most situations they will willingly accept them.


What is the maroon clownfish behaviour?

The Maroon Clownfish is the most truculent amongst all Clownfish. They can be either kept in a reef setting or a only fish setting. but as mentioned above they are very territorial and truculent.


Lightning Maroon Clownfish Diet

Lightning Maroon clownfish are not very picky eaters, which makes it super easy to feed them. In wild, they like to eat zooplankton. But in home tank, they are going to eat anything you choose to feed them

Following are the things they like to eat

  • Flakes
  • Brine shrimps
  • Pellets
  • Black worms


As these all items are high in protein so they will keep your lightning maroon fish healthy.

My suggestion is to feed your fish 2-3 times a day, if its possible. 


Lightning Maroon clownfish size

 Lightning Maroon clownfish stem from the distinct geographically White Stripe variation of Premnas biaculeatus. Lightning Maroon clownfish females sizes is up to 6 inches.


How long do lightning maroon clownfish live?

Maroon Clownfish Lifespan

In captivity, Lightning maroon clownfish can live up to 3-5 years. But when they are in wild, they can even live up to 10 years


Lightning Maroon Clownfish tank size

A single lightning maroon clownfish requires at least 30 gallons of space in their tank. And if you are going to keep a pair, then you need a tank that is 55 gallons or even larger for them so they can swim easily and freely.



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