Clownfish are tropical saltwater fish with an orange-red body color, slightly curved front jaws, blood-red color, covered with white stripes.
The western clown dress is very similar, so it is called a clownfish. Although they are called clownfish, they are not ugly at all and are loved by many people and are very common ornamental fish.
Clownfish is the common name of fish in the subfamily Anemoneidae of the family Sparidae. There are 28 known species, one from the genus Sparrowfish, and the others from the genus Double sawfish. They are native to the warmer waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea.
They inhabit coral reefs and rocky reefs and often live symbiotically with large anemones, sea urchins, and small coral tops when they are young.
Clownfish like to live in groups, usually forming a large family with dozens of tails. They are also divided into classes, and if a small fish makes a mistake, it will be condemned by other fish. If a fish is injured, everyone will take care of it together.
The lifespan of a clownfish is not long, and on average, they can live for 10-12 years. Clownfish live in the sea and have many spots to hide themselves. They choose to live in coral reefs and often eat coral worms, small fish, and shrimp to sustain their lives. Clownfish are ovoviviparous and usually become young at 7-8 months. Newly born clownfish can only eat coral polyps.
Clownfish are tropical fish that are resistant to high temperatures and suitable for living in water temperature between 18-35 ℃. The most suitable temperature for their growth and reproduction is 26-27 ℃, and the appropriate PH value is between 8.0-8-5. The reproduction of clownfish has a lot to do with the temperature, and the temperature is too low or too high, which can prevent them from reproducing.
As an ornamental fish, clownfish are very popular. Their beautiful appearance and friendly personality make them pets for many families. Although clownfish are herd animals in nature, they can adapt well to living alone in the company of family members.
When breeding clownfish, it is important to ensure that the water is clean and stable, which is the key to their growth and reproduction. Owners should change the water and clean the aquarium regularly to ensure that there is enough oxygen in the water and that the feed is rich and varied, such as worms, fish, and seaweed. It is also necessary to provide clownfish with a good underwater environment, such as water plants, rocks, corals, shells, etc., to make them more comfortable and healthy.
It is important to note that because clownfish grow in coral reefs, they have many tiny spines under their bodies. If you accidentally touch these spines, you may get stung, so be careful when touching clownfish.
Although clownfish are affectionately known as "clowns," their behavior should not be underestimated. In fact, clownfish are very intelligent, sensitive, and personal fish. They are good at expressing emotions and can build up a tacit understanding and trust with their owners.
When raising clownfish at home, owners need to establish a good interactive relationship with them to make them live a healthier and happier life. For example, owners can make eye contact with clownfish from time to time and observe their various behavioral habits and emotional changes to better understand their inner world.
In addition, during the mating season, clownfish will also display extremely intense and excited behavior such as jumping, twisting, and slapping their fins in order to show their strength and bravery. Of course, this also requires the owner to have observational and protective skills to keep the clownfish safe while they are mating.
Clownfish are very cute, lively, and intelligent ornamental fish with unique fish characteristics and behavioral habits. If owners can patiently and meticulously care for and pamper their clownfish, they can become a splendid sight at home, and can inspire people to become more fond of and concerned about the protection of marine ecology.
