Another popular clown fish in the Pomacanthidae family besides Percula Clownfish (amphiprion percula) and Ocellaris Clownfish(amphiprion ocellaris), the [Maroon Clownfish. They are found throughout South East Asia and Australia to a lesser extent. To many, Maroon clownfish are the most beautiful among all clownfish.

They possess 3 white stripes like Nemo, except their bodies are entirely red. However, their white stripes are thinner than Percula's. Also common is a gold striped variety.

Their most common name besides the maroon clownfish is the spine cheek anemonefish, so called because of a small spine found on their cheeks. They are called anemonefish because of the symbiotic relationship they have with anemones. They have figured out how to escape the anemones powerful sting, it is speculated that clownfish produce a mucus that renders them invisible to the anemone. In the wild Maroon clownfish are always found nestled within their host anemones, however, these anemones are not needed in the aquarium.

Despite heavy collection, their prices are usually higher than that of ocellaris or percula clownfish. Juveniles retail for about $25 while large adults can fetch up to $40. Tank-Bred maroon clownfish usually fetch a few dollars more. Never go with wild caught specimens as tank-bred ones are generally hardier and better suited to the aquarium.

The maroon clownfish is considered by many to be the most aggressive clownfish in the hobby. They are aggressive towards their cousins, the clownfish and damselfish. They can even show aggression to humans as they are also a very territorial clownfish.

And it doesn't end with their aggression, they are the largest species within the clownfish family. They can reach a length of 6 inches in captivity.

Captive maroon clownfishes are very easy to feed because they will eat just about anything. While they are omnivores in the wild, they will eat both algae and meaty foods in an aquarium. They should be fed a wide variety of foods. Prime reef, Formula One and Formula two are some good dry foods to offer. Formula two is a seafood mix with an added amount of algae thrown into it while Prime reef is mostly meaty.

The best pellet food on the market are those made by New Life Spectrum. Feed them some frozen mysis shrimp and krill occasionally.

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