Blood Orange Clownfish Temperament

[Nathanael]

Are these any more peaceful than the maroon clownfish?

 

[wkscott]

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.;)

 

[Chrisfish]

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

 

[Taso1]

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.

 

[wkscott]

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."

 

[wkscott]

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.

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Fish temperaments are fairly subjective, especially when dealing with Clownfish and "pseudoclownfish".
@wkscott said it perfectly:

The Blood Orange is a hybrid of the common ocellaris and the maroon

- C. Smith

 

[eatbreakfast]

Be prepared for them to be on the aggressive side, and if they are not as aggressive as expected consider that a bonus.