The cinnamon clownfish (A. melanopus) is also similar, but has a broader white headbar and outside Melanesia it has black pelvic and anal fins. Distribution and habitat This species is found as far north as Ryukyu Islands, Japan, to the South China Sea and surrounding areas including Malaysia and Indonesia. Some authors report that this species is associated with a single species of anemone, the bubble-tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). Other authorities report that it may be associated with the sebae anemone (Heteractis crispa), as well. In aquaria As a pet, many marine hobbyists agree that at least of tank volume is necessary for the fish, however others believe larger is necessary for this fish to have ample room for maneuvering. Many hobbyists use a quarantine tank prior to introduction into the main tank as it helps to rid the tomato clownfish of saltwater-borne diseases. This species of fish thrives well even without a host anemone. In the absence of a host, it may "adopt" corals of a tank to reside. It will eat most meat or vegetable food preparations, including dried algae, mysis shrimp, and brine shrimp. The tomato clownfish has been reported to be aggressive and territorial when mature, and specimens have been known to be extremely aggressive even towards clownfishes of other species. For this reason, it is best kept singly or in mated pairs. It can be bred in captivity, and the fry can be fed on baby brine shrimp and rotifers. References External links Tomato Clownfish page at Animal World. Tomato Clownfish page at Stan & Debbie Hauter guide to Saltwater Aquariums. Photo of Tomato Clownfish in anemone, Astrolabe Reef, Kandavu, Fiji, at Walt and Mimi Miller's Ramblin' Cameras site. Amphiprion Fish of the Pacific Ocean Fish of Asia Fish of Oceania Fish described in 1856 Taxa named by J. Carson Brevoort