Spotcinctus Clownfish - Amphiprion Bicinctus

The Spotcinctus Clownfish (Amphiprion bicinctus) is a unique and eye-catching designer clownfish, recognized for its irregular white bars that often include spots or broken patterns across its body. With its bold markings and hardy nature, this clownfish is an excellent choice for aquarists seeking a distinctive centerpiece in their reef aquarium.

Description:

Common Name: Spotcinctus Clownfish

Scientific Name: Amphiprion bicinctus

Family: Pomacentridae

Size: Up to 5 inches (12.5 cm)

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Difficulty: Easy

Reef Safe: Yes

Native Region:

Derived from the Two-Band Clownfish (Amphiprion bicinctus), which is native to the Red Sea and western Indian Ocean coral reefs.

Aquarium Setup:

Tank Size: Minimum of 30 gallons

Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)

pH: 8.0–8.4

Salinity: 1.023–1.025

Substrate: Live rock aquascape with hiding spots and open swimming space; may host in anemones such as Entacmaea quadricolor (Bubble Tip Anemone).

Additional Tips:

• Behavior: Territorial as it matures, especially toward other clownfish.

• Tankmates: Best with semi-aggressive or similarly sized species; avoid mixing with other clownfish unless in a large system.

• Feeding: Omnivorous—accepts flakes, pellets, mysis shrimp, and other meaty frozen foods.

• Anemone Hosting: Readily associates with several anemone species, especially Bubble Tip and Magnificent Anemones.