Clark's anemonefish

Amphiprion clarkii

Family : Pomacentridae

FishMarineclownfish

Robust and adaptable clownfish, recognizable by its white bands and yellow tail. Can live without an anemone.

Clark's anemonefish — photo 1 sur 4
Chika Watanabe (Chika) from Los Altos, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.01 / 4
Popularity
Beginner marine fish
reef-compatible
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Biotope
Indo-Pacific
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Amphiprion clarkii is one of the most widespread clownfish. It has a dark brown to black body with two vertical white bands (one behind the eye, one mid-body) and a bright yellow tail. It is very hardy and adapts to different environments. In the aquarium, it readily accepts prepared foods. It can be kept as a pair or in a group in a sufficiently large tank. It is territorial but generally peaceful with other species.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, lagoons and rocky areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
100 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
12 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation

Care notes

Tank of at least 100 liters. Accepts a wide variety of foods (flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, mysis). Can be kept without an anemone. Provide hiding places (rocks, corals). Stable water with good filtration.

Similar species

Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance

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