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Here’s Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) characteristics:

???? General Appearance
Coloration:

Juveniles: Bright orange-red body with two white vertical stripes (one behind the eye, one mid-body).

Adults: Deep reddish-orange to tomato-red with only one white head stripe; mid-body stripe usually fades.

Size: Up to 14 cm (5.5 inches) in length.

Body Shape: Oval, laterally compressed, typical clownfish shape.

Sexual Dimorphism: Females are larger, more robust, and often darker in color.

???? Habitat & Range
Native Range: Western Pacific — from Japan and the South China Sea to Indonesia and the Philippines.

Natural Habitat: Shallow reef areas, often near bubble-tip anemones (Entacmaea quadricolor).

Depth Range: 1–12 meters.

???? Behavior & Temperament
Temperament:

Territorial, especially females.

Can be aggressive toward other clownfish species in smaller tanks.

Social Structure:

Lives in pairs or small harems.

Strict dominance hierarchy — largest is the breeding female, second-largest is the breeding male, others are non-breeding males.

Host Anemones: Prefers Entacmaea quadricolor but may adapt to others in captivity.

???? Diet
Omnivorous:

Meaty foods: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood.

Plant matter: Algae-based pellets or flakes.

Will also feed on small zooplankton in the wild.

Feeding Frequency: 2–3 times daily in aquariums.

???? Lifespan & Breeding
Lifespan: 6–10 years in captivity with good care (can reach 15 years in the wild).

Reproduction:

Egg-layers; spawn on flat surfaces near host anemone.

Male guards and fans the eggs until hatching.

Sex Change: Sequential hermaphrodites — can change sex from male to female if the dominant female dies.

???? Aquarium Care
Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a pair.

Water Parameters:

Temp: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

pH: 8.1–8.4

Salinity: 1.020–1.026

Compatibility: Best kept with peaceful to semi-aggressive reef fish; avoid housing with overly aggressive species.

Special Note: Can live without a host anemone in captivity, but will often adopt corals or rocks as territory.