Blood Orange Clownfish Temperament

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The Blood Orange is a hybrid of the common ocellaris and the maroon. Every fish has an individual personality. While the Blood Orange MAY be more peaceful than a maroon, don't count on it. Its mother is a maroon and those nasty genes are still there.;)
 

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I've had my Blood orange for 5 months now and it's pretty mellow, but maybe it cause my Clarkii keeps it line:D
 

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I have about 6 of them and they are pretty standard as far as clown aggression, I'd say pretty average to not so aggressive.
 

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The Blood Orange was produced by ORA and probably the best answer is on their site. Here's a quote: "The Blood Orange Clownfish inherits desirable qualities from both parent species: large finnage of the Maroon and thick barring outlined with black from the Ocellaris. The offspring exhibit hybrid vigor as well as a unique red color. Their temperament seems to be somewhere between the Ocellaris and the Goldstripe Maroon, so care should be taken when choosing tankmates."
 

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I have about 6 of them and they are pretty standard as far as clown aggression, I'd say pretty average to not so aggressive.
Can you post a picture? I'd love to see 6 mature fish together.
 
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Be prepared for them to be on the aggressive side, and if they are not as aggressive as expected consider that a bonus.
 

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