Buyer question
Are Clownfish saltwater fish good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Clownfish saltwater fish 4 out of 5 for beginners (best first marine fish).
Source: the Clownfish saltwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Clownfish saltwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Clownfish are small anemonefish from Indo-Pacific reefs, and captive-bred ocellaris and percula clowns are the classic first saltwater fish. They are hardy and personable, and they do not need an anemone to thrive.
- Best fit
- First saltwater fish
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy when captive-bred)
What to weigh
Clownfish can be territorial as adults, and a pair may chase other fish. Saltwater still needs more testing than freshwater.