General
Clownfish are a great beginner’s fish. They have an interesting undulating swimming pattern and a symbiotic relationship with anemones although, they DO NOT need an anemone to prosper in the home aquarium. Most importantly, almost every species is currently being bred in captivity making them an even better choice. The captive-bred ones acclimate to their new homes rapidly, are already used to consuming artificial foods, are environmentally conscience, and are just as pretty.

Feeding/Diet
Clownfish will usually take to eating just about any food offered. A high quality, dry, prepared food would be a good standard offering, supplemented by some frozen foods. Frozen mysis shrimp, plankton, and bloodworms are all good choices that should be offered once per week.

Compatibility
Clownfish, in general, do not tolerate other clownfish in their tanks. It is best to have only one adult or a mated pair in your tank. If you get two juvenile percula, ocellarris, or sebae clownfish, they will form a mated pair in your tank when they grow into adulthood. The tomato, cinnamon, and maroon clownfish are the most aggressive. All of the tank-raised species are usually less aggressive than their wild counterparts. Angelfish, basslets, clownfish, hawkfish, pseudochromis, tangs and small wrasses are all good choices.