anemonefish
Noun
Meaning
anemonefish (plural anemonefishes or anemonefish)
Any of the clownfish, principally in the Amphiprion genus.
Examples
A flake staple is usually sufficient, but for best color and health supplement with frozen and live foods when possible. citation Clownfish A false percula Clownfish, more technically known as Anemonefish, are the classic aquarium fish.
Aquarists often find that Anemonefish will host in other things, from corals and Feather Duster Worms to powerheads and other equipment.
In the wild, Anemonefish are always found with a host, leading many potential keepers to believe that an anemone is necessary to keep them.
Like Damsels and Anemonefish, their close cousins, Chromis are omnivores and will accept most foods offered.