Cinnamon Clownfish

1 Cinnamon Clownfish Species Profile

The Cinnamon Clownfish, also known as the Red Apple or Three-color Clownfish, is a very popular clownfish. Because it is somewhat aggressive toward other clownfish, this must be noted in a community tank. It is mainly from the Indian Ocean, Tonga, and the Solomon Islands.

Chinese name: Cinnamon Clownfish

English name: cinnamon clownfish

Binomial: Amphiprion melanopus

Minimum tank size: 150 L

Care level: Easy

Requirements: salinity 1.020 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4

Temperament: Somewhat aggressive

Max adult size in tank: 12.5 cm

2 Cinnamon Clownfish Appearance

The Cinnamon Clownfish is a very distinctive clownfish, also called the Red Apple or Three-color Clownfish; adults in the aquarium can reach a maximum length of 12.5 cm.

The Cinnamon Clownfish is very popular in the market. It has a white stripe with a reddish-brown edge behind the eye. The size of the black area on the body sides constantly changes, while the rest of the body shows a bright orange-red. The specific morphology can be clearly seen in the picture.

3 Cinnamon Clownfish Habitat and Care

The adult Cinnamon Clownfish in the aquarium can reach 12.5 cm, so you need to prepare a suitably sized tank to ensure space. Also pay attention to water quality.

The Cinnamon Clownfish is recommended for tanks of at least 150 L and does not like to live with other clownfish. It is somewhat aggressive toward other clownfish but can be kept with peaceful fish. Its symbiotic anemone is the Bubble-tip Anemone or the Purple-tip Anemone, though it is fine without one. The recommended salinity is 1.020 to 1.025 and pH 8.1 to 8.4.