Clownfish – Clarkii

Clarkii Clownfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 10cm (4″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 30 years

Scientific Name: Amphiprion Clarkii

Other Common Names: Clarks Clownfish

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  Small: 1-2 inches Medium: 2.5 -3.5 inches

The clarkii clownfish, scientific name Amphiprion Clarkii, is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. The clarkii clownfish can grow up to 4”. Clarkii clownfish can live up to 30 years. Clarkii clownfish are omnivores and should be fed small species of frozen shrimp, pellets or flaked food. Clownfish are one of the easier species to get trained to eat pellets and flaked food. Saddleback clownfish can be kept alone, in pairs or in larger groups (7-8+). They are best suited in a mated pair. Not all clownfish will accept the other fish as their mate, choosing clownfish that have the largest difference in size can help with pairing clownfish. Fish that are identical in size can also be paired. Clarkii clownfish are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. Clarkii clownfish are great additions to any tank. Clownfish will often choose a part of the tank they will prefer to stay near and will sleep near their chosen house. Once comfortable with their chosen area, during the day they will be seen hanging out near their “house” and don’t normally venture very far from there. Clownfish are all born boys and will turn into a female when needed. There is almost no way to visually identify whether they are male or female. If there are two males paired together, one will become dominant and turn into a female. Clownfish will often submit to their partner; the submissive clownfish will shake/vibrate for a few seconds to show the dominant clownfish “you are the boss”. Clownfish will prefer to have anemones to choose as their house, they will form symbiotic relationships with them, benefiting both the clownfish and the anemone. Having anemones for the clownfish is not a requirement, just a preference. Clarkii clownfish are also referred to as clarks clownfish.