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Brilliantly colored black, orange and white clownfish live in pairs in sheltered reefs or shallow lagoons in tropical zones of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
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Symbiosis
Clownfish are also known as "anemonefish" or "clown anemonefish" because of the symbiotic relationship they form with anemones. Although the venomous tentacles of the anemone are harmful to other fish, the clownfish is coated with a special mucous that makes it invulnerable to the sting. The anemone offers a valuable hiding place for the often preyed upon clownfish and its eggs. In return, the clownfish rids the anemone of parasites, protects it from invaders, and provides it with nutrients from its fecal matter and leftover food scraps. -
Fast Facts
- 28 different species of clownfish
- Finding Nemo caused the demand for clownfish to triple
- Length: 2 to 5 inches
- Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
- Belong to the same family as Damsel Fish
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Conditioning, Spawning and Rearing of Fish With Emphasis on Marine Clownfish - $37.00
extensive book that covers fish culture from a to z. emphasis is on closed system, commercial and hobbist level, culture of tropical food and ornamental fish. significant data is based on the closed system culture of clownfish (amphiprion)...
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Sea Pals by Russ Clownfish - $14.99
These fish are at home online as well as in the water. Kids can choose from a wide variety of plush sea dwellers---from sharks to lobsters---then enter the secret code at www.seapalsworld.com to create a virtual aquarium, where they can exp...
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Clownfishes - $32.95
Perhaps the most endearing of all reef creatures, the droll and exotically pigmented clownfish is a favorite of marine aquarists, divers, and amateur naturalists the world over. Now, one of the pioneers in the captive breeding of clownfish...
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Curious Clownfish - $10.28
Baby Clownfish ventures out of her anemone and into the reef, on a search for adventure. She meets a whole variety of fascinating but scary creatures, from slinky Sea Slug to fiery Dragonfish. Then the face of Eel comes snapping. With vivid...
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Clownfish Reef Decorative Switchplate Cover - $4.99
Handcrafted to the highest standards using the artistry of the decoupage technique, artwork is triple sealed with a special sealant to ensure durability,easy cleaning and obtain an enamel like finish. Artwork will not fade. Our switchplates...
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>______< RT @mattchinn1234: @jessicaaaanne You're a clownfish jessica. Or a cod fish. Or a mixture. X)
@jessicaaaanne | November 11, 2009 03:40 AM -
@jessicaaaanne You're a clownfish jessica. Or a cod fish. Or a mixture. X)
@mattchinn1234 | November 11, 2009 03:37 AM -
http://twitpic.com/p2kow - me being an anglerfish, the lovely mrs hannah, @partyshorts being a clownfish
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Mom just gave me a very grave clownfish update-hang in there OJ keep those gills going 25 days till brine shrimp and daughtry night
@MikeyChips | November 11, 2009 01:32 AM -
Attack of the Jellyfish! Tiny hydroid jellyfish in my saltwater tank. Ernie the clownfish doesn't seem to mind though.
@rmyadsk | November 10, 2009 11:53 PM
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View All Clownfish Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionMy two clownfish are laying on the bottom of tank, does this mean they are dying? (1 Answer)Salt water tanks are really difficult. If they are lying sideways (gils to floor), then I would think they are on their last legs. If you just added them, they ... read more
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