Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus)

The Tomato Clownfish, also known as the Bridled
Clownfish or Red Clownfish, is found throughout the Pacific, almost
always in association with an anemone such as Bubbletip Sea Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor).
The Tomato Clownfish has a wider distribution than the Fire Clown,
which is usually restricted to the Indo-Pacific reefs. It has also been
known to use coral as a host in the absence of an anemone. Captive-Bred
Tomato clowns are usually darker in coloration to their wild
counterparts, but as the fish matures, it will lighten to a nice
red/orange coloration. Juveniles have multiple white bands, and black
pectoral fins, that gradually disappear as the fish matures. It can
attain a length of 5 inches, but it usually reaches a maximum of 3.5
inches in an aquarium.

The Captive-Bred Tomato Clownfish has a unique advantage over
wild-harvested species. Captive-bred clownfish are very hardy and more
accustomed to conditions found in home aquariums. Therefore, it makes a
great choice for novices and seasoned aquarists alike. Captive-bred
clownfish can also be kept with a variety of other captive-bred
clownfish, if introduced into the aquarium at the same time.

Captive-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The
females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay
close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will
deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank
mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the
temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of
rotifers then baby brine shrimp.