In the nature clownfish feed on zooplankton (copepods and tunicate larvae) and filamentous algae. They also benefit from the debris of the meal of their anemone, Clownfish are also called "anemone fish". This name comes from the mutual relationship they maintain with the anemones. The clownfish use the tentacles of the latter both as refuge and as protection against predators. They belong to a
group of fish that are not bitten by the nematocysts anemones (urticating organs), especially thanks to the thick layer of mucous that covers their body, anemones are vital for clownfish to thrive in their habitat. There is a symbiosis between both species that favors their existence. Therefore, you should have an anemone for each clownfish. These fish are very territorial and will fight each other if there aren't enough anemones.
Food in the anemone
The clownfish feeds on food waste and parasites of the anemone. For this reason, there is a symbiotic coexistence between the two existing animal species.
In addition to its usefulness as clownfish partners, anemones add indescribable beauty to aquariums. Anemones need very clean water and specific lighting.
in the aquarium:
In the aquarium, clownfish are very easy to feed: they eat everything without making a fuss. Clowns readily accept a wide variety of foods. In general, any flake or granule of quality is very good. Above all, they must benefit from a varied diet. A mix of some frozen foods (artemia, mysus, small krill ...) or even live food (artemia, freshwater daphnia) can keep your clowns healthy for years. Also think of the food directly purchased from the fishmonger: pieces of flesh of pink shrimps, marine fish, whelks, etc. It is best to feed at least 2 times a day, and 3 times a day at least if the goal is to obtain a reproduction. Avoid feeding only once a day: like all fish, clownfish have no stomach for storing food, feeding them only once is starving your fish a great deal. part of the day! It also drives dwarfism.
Regular clownfish food includes:
Cooked mussels
White fish
Squid
Peeled shrimp
Cockles Octopus
Chicken livers
Small crustaceans
group of fish that are not bitten by the nematocysts anemones (urticating organs), especially thanks to the thick layer of mucous that covers their body, anemones are vital for clownfish to thrive in their habitat. There is a symbiosis between both species that favors their existence. Therefore, you should have an anemone for each clownfish. These fish are very territorial and will fight each other if there aren't enough anemones.
Food in the anemone
The clownfish feeds on food waste and parasites of the anemone. For this reason, there is a symbiotic coexistence between the two existing animal species.
In addition to its usefulness as clownfish partners, anemones add indescribable beauty to aquariums. Anemones need very clean water and specific lighting.
in the aquarium:
In the aquarium, clownfish are very easy to feed: they eat everything without making a fuss. Clowns readily accept a wide variety of foods. In general, any flake or granule of quality is very good. Above all, they must benefit from a varied diet. A mix of some frozen foods (artemia, mysus, small krill ...) or even live food (artemia, freshwater daphnia) can keep your clowns healthy for years. Also think of the food directly purchased from the fishmonger: pieces of flesh of pink shrimps, marine fish, whelks, etc. It is best to feed at least 2 times a day, and 3 times a day at least if the goal is to obtain a reproduction. Avoid feeding only once a day: like all fish, clownfish have no stomach for storing food, feeding them only once is starving your fish a great deal. part of the day! It also drives dwarfism.
Regular clownfish food includes:
Cooked mussels
White fish
Squid
Peeled shrimp
Cockles Octopus
Chicken livers
Small crustaceans