Lightning Marron Clownfish
(Amphiprion biaculeatus gibbosus)

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Lightning Marron Clownfish: Electrify Your Reef with Bold Beauty

Command attention with the striking Lightning Marron Clownfish. Its captivating “lightning bolt” patterns on a deep maroon body make it a truly unique and vibrant addition to your marine aquarium.

Overview

The Lightning Marron Clownfish (*Amphiprion biaculeatus*, Lightning variant) showcases a dramatic maroon body adorned with intricate, jagged white or gold “lightning bolt” stripes unique to each individual. This designer clownfish is known for its confident and territorial personality, often defending its chosen territory or host anemone. Growing into a robust presence in your tank, its bold swimming style and striking appearance create an engaging focal point. Females tend to be larger and more dominant, exhibiting deeper coloration with age.

Care Level

Moderate. While hardy, their semi-aggressive and territorial nature, especially with other clownfish, makes them best suited for intermediate aquarists or those with carefully planned community tanks. They thrive individually or as a mated pair, requiring stable reef conditions and compatible tank mates that can hold their own.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 150 litres (40 gallons) is recommended for a single Lightning Marron Clownfish, with larger tanks (200 litres/55 gallons) ideal for a pair to mitigate aggression. Maintain stable water parameters: pH 8.1-8.4, temperature 23-27°C (74-80°F), and specific gravity 1.020-1.026. Provide ample live rock for hiding and establishing territories.

Diet

As omnivores, Lightning Marron Clownfish thrive on a varied diet. Offer high-quality marine pellets or flakes, supplemented with frozen foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood 1-2 times daily.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Lightning Marron Clownfish online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy, responsibly sourced, captive-bred specimens acclimated to aquarium life. We prioritise rigorous quarantine protocols and humane shipping practices to ensure your new marine fish arrive in prime condition, ready to flourish in your healthy aquarium.

• Scientific Name: *Amphiprion biaculeatus*
• Common Name / Variant: Lightning Marron Clownfish
• Maximum Size: 15 cm (6 inches)
• Origin: Captive-bred
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–27°C (74–80°F)
• Lifespan: 12–18+ years (in captivity)
• Swimming Zone: Mid / Bottom

Add a captivating Lightning Marron Clownfish to your reef aquarium today!