Sebae Clownfish

• ExerciseModerate

  An active swimmer that appreciates open swimming space.

• GroomingAttentive tank care

  Sensitive to water quality — stay on top of testing and maintenance.

• Living spaceNano-tank friendly

  Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.

• Owner experienceSome experience helps

  A little know-how makes life smoother.

• Commitment10–18 years

  Plan for a long, loving relationship.

Health to watch: Ich (white spot) · Fin rot · Parasites

The Sebae Clownfish (Amphiprion sebae) is an Indian Ocean species from the Arabian Sea, India and Sri Lanka, reaching about 12 to 14 cm. Juveniles are orange-brown and darken with age to near black, keeping two white bars and a yellow tail and face. Its wild host is Haddon's carpet anemone. Note that shops sometimes sell the unrelated Clarkii clownfish under this name, so check the yellow tail and the second bar's shape before buying. Give a pair 150 litres or more at 24-27C, salinity 1.024-1.026, pH 8.1-8.4, with generous rockwork. It eats mysis, enriched brine, marine pellets and algae preparations readily and is not a fussy feeder. This is a hardy, intermediate-level clownfish rather than a beginner one, mostly because of its adult size and its willingness to defend a territory: a mature pair will chase smaller gobies and dartfish away from their chosen corner. Plan the aquascape so other fish have retreats out of sight of that corner.

• How active is a Sebae Clownfish?

  Moderate. An active swimmer that appreciates open swimming space.

• How much maintenance does a Sebae Clownfish need?

  Attentive tank care. Sensitive to water quality — stay on top of testing and maintenance.

• What tank size does a Sebae Clownfish need?

  Nano-tank friendly. Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.

• Is a Sebae Clownfish a good fit for first-time owners?

  Some experience helps. A little know-how makes life smoother.

• How long do Sebae Clownfish live?

  10–18 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.

• What health issues affect the Sebae Clownfish?

  Keep an eye out for Ich (white spot), Fin rot, Parasites. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.

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