Clarkii Clownfish – Amphiprion clarkii
Species Name: Amphiprion clarkii
Synonyms: A. boholensis, A. clarki, A. japonicus, A, melanostolus, A. papuensis, A. snyderi, A. xanthunus
Common Names: Clark's Anemonefish. Clark's Clownfish, “Sebae” Clownfish, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellowtail Clownfish
Family: Pomacentridae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max.Size: 14cm / 5.5 inches
Environment: Marine-reef
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Should not be housed with other Clownfish. May also eat small ornamental shrimp
Aquarium Setup: Tank should not be smaller than 30 gallons. Provide caves. Will host in many kinds of anemones and even the long polyps of some corals.
Food: Omnivorous; should be offered mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, plankton, and other meaty foods. Will also accept prepared foods as well. Feed 2-3 times per day.
Breeding: Substrate/Cave breeder. Does not require an anemone to breed. As with all members of the Amphiprion genus, Clarkiis are highly sexually diamorphic.
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