Clarkii (Clark's)  Clown
Amphiprion clarkii

Identification: This species is highly variable in the coloration depending on it's location, but generally the body is predominately dark brown but for the ventral regions, which are yellow. Two tapering white vertical bars divide the body into thirds. In juvenile form there is a third white bar across the rear of the body. This is commonly mistaken with the Sabae clown which is another

Maximum Length: 5.5"

Origin: Indo-Pacific

Minimum tank size: 30 Gallon

Behavior: Peaceful fish and makes an ideal choice for a mixed aquarium. Very hardy and usually disease-resistant. Will usually adopt any "Clown Safe" anemone for a host.

Feeding and diet: Varied diet, including meaty food items, such as mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched brine shrimp, as well as frozen preparations.

Reef Compatibility: Ideal for the reef aquarium. An occasional specimen may wallow in polyps or corals, which can irritate them and cause them to close. If this does happen, attempt to add a sea anemone for it.

Cautions: Best acquired as juveniles and kept in pairs or singly; adults will fight with each other.

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