🐠 Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus)
🐠 Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus)
Golden Body • Maroon Fins • Reef Safe
📋 The Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish is a stunning designer variety of the Maroon Clownfish, featuring a solid golden body with deep maroon fins. Unlike traditional barred clownfish, its body is covered in brilliant gold, making it one of the most eye-catching clownfish strains available.
As with all maroon clownfish, they are larger and more aggressive than other clownfish species, especially the females. However, their bold appearance, hardiness, and reef-safe nature make them a highly prized marine ornamental.
With its golden body, captive-bred reliability, and impressive size, the Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish is a collector’s centerpiece for saltwater aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Golden Body – brilliant, solid gold coloration
⚪ Maroon Fins – deep contrasting fins
📏 Large Clownfish – grows up to 15 cm (6")
✅ Captive Bred – hardy designer strain
🐠 Reef Safe – compatible with corals and anemones
🧾 A Quick Look at the Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish
📛 Common Name: Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Premnas biaculeatus
👨👩👧 Family: Pomacentridae
🌍 Origin: Captive-bred designer strain
📏 Max Size: 15 cm (6")
💧 pH Range: 8.0 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Aggressive, especially adults and females
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes – safe with corals
🏠 Min Tank Size: 150 L (40 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Middle to bottom, often near anemones
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes, Designer strain
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 8 – 12 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – pellets, frozen marine foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer – females lay eggs near host anemone
