black saddleback clownfish vs. black saddle clownfish

[PHIL39]

I was reading the other day that saddleback clownfish mess up anemones and like eat threw them. Is the saddle clown the same way. Or no is it different


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[Gary Majchrzak]

I was reading the other day that saddleback clownfish mess up anemones and like eat threw them. Is the saddle clown the same way. Or no is it different


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different common names for the same species: Amphiprion polymnus

 

[xtlosx]

I have several bubble tipped anemones with my saddleback, and while she is a bit aggressive, and rolls around the 'nem a lot... she isn't mean to it by any means, and have been paired for over a year now.

 

[velvetelvis]

different common names for the same species: Amphiprion polymnus

I've actually seen A. ephippium referred to as "saddle clownfish" before. Usually seems like it's in older references, though...

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I've seen a lot of fish called saddle clowns. Fish that aren't even clownfish.
Proof how useless common names are.

 

[velvetelvis]

I've seen a lot of fish called saddle clowns. Fish that aren't even clownfish.
Proof how useless common names are.

Indeed.

 

[Cryophilous]

Both names are most likely referring to the same species of fish. Saddlebacks have been known to tear up the mouths of anemones. For whatever reason, some of them like to dig all the way into the mouth of their host anemone, which can potentially cause a lot of damage.

 

[E.intheC]

Both names are most likely referring to the same species of fish. Saddlebacks have been known to tear up the mouths of anemones. For whatever reason, some of them like to dig all the way into the mouth of their host anemone, which can potentially cause a lot of damage.

My old pair did this quite regularly. I'm convinced it stressed out my carpets. When the female was not inside the mouth, she was pretty rough generally.

 

[PHIL39]

So are,they a bad Clown fish to get if u want anemia


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