Species Profile
Saddleback Clownfish
Amphiprion polymnus
Clownfishsemi-aggressive
Adult size
4.5″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Marine pellets, frozen mysis, krill
Notes
Dark brown body with a partial saddle-shaped white band (broken, not complete like Ocellaris). Larger and pushier than typical Ocellaris but smaller than Maroon. Naturally hosts Sebae and Saddle Carpet Anemones.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Saddleback Clownfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Saddleback Clownfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Blue-Green Chromis
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Royal Gramma
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Firefish Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Tomato Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellowtail Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Three-Stripe Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue Hippo Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Powder Blue Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Sailfin Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Watchman Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Diamond Watchman Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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