#FINDING NEMO FISH AT THE BEGINNING PRO#

Clownfish are almost always found within the protection of an anemone in the wild, rarely venturing more than three feet from their home. Clownfish are most recognized for their symbiotic association with anemones, although they do not require an anemone to be happy and healthy in captivity. They have an interesting, undulating swimming pattern, bright coloration, a great personality, and grow to a manageable size making them a favorite of all saltwater enthusiasts. These fish are naturally found throughout the Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific and make an excellent addition for a beginner’s first marine aquarium. Luckily, Marlin and Nemo are actually very popular and hardy fish that can be cared for relatively easily. They are sold under several common names common Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish, false Clown Anemonefish, Percula Clownfish, or false Percula Clownfish, but their scientific name is Amphiprion ocellaris or more casually as the Ocellaris Clownfish.

This article is intended to give a beginner some of the basic information on the care and environment required to properly house these types of pets. Young, impressionable children are going to be clamoring for their parents to buy them their very own Marlin, Nemo, and Dory. With all the publicity of Finding Nemo, there is sure to be a considerable amount of interest in aquarium keeping and in particular, the care of Clownfish and Tangs.

#FINDING NEMO FISH AT THE BEGINNING PRO#

Republished with permission from Wet Web Media, written by Steven Pro Aquatic | MaCaring for the Fish of Finding Nemo

Finding nemo fish at the beginning