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Clark's Anemonefish
BeginnerAmphiprion clarkii
A hardy anemonefish with a dark brown to black body, two or three white bars and a white to yellow tail. It occurs in Japanese waters, accepts the widest range of host anemones of any clownfish, and is easy to keep.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
22〜26℃
Lifespan
Up to 11 years (max reported age, FishBase)
Size
Up to 15cm SL
Diet
Pellets, flakes, frozen food (omnivore)
About
Clark's Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) has the widest range of any anemonefish, from the Persian Gulf to Western Australia, Indonesia, Melanesia and Micronesia, and north to Taiwan, southern Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. It lives in lagoons and on outer reef slopes at 1-70 m. The body is dark brown to black with white bars and a white to yellow tail, and coloration varies greatly by region and host; juveniles are yellow with three white bars. It reaches 15 cm SL and a maximum reported age of 11 years. FishBase records it with ten species of host anemone, the least host-specific of all clownfish. Pairs spawn on the substrate and the male guards and aerates the eggs. It is hardy and tolerant of water quality changes, so care is easy: a tank of 114 L or more is recommended and no anemone is needed. It is somewhat aggressive toward other clownfish and passive fish and will chase anything other than its mate once grown, so keep several only in large tanks. Captive-bred fish are available.
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Lifespan of the Clark's Anemonefish
The Clark's Anemonefish lives Up to 11 years (max reported age, FishBase).
Size of the Clark's Anemonefish
The Clark's Anemonefish grows to Up to 15cm SL.
Temperature & humidity for the Clark's Anemonefish
The ideal temperature for the Clark's Anemonefish is 22〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Indo-West Pacific: Persian Gulf to Western Australia, the Indo-Australian Archipelago, Melanesia and Micronesia, north to Taiwan, southern Japan and the Ryukyu Islands
Care Specifications
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.025
- Min. Tank
- 114 L
Semi-aggressiveReef safePairBreeding: Easy
Sources: LiveAquaria / FishBase
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Amphiprion clarkii (Bennett, 1830)
Synonyms: Anthias clarkii, Amphiprion clarki, Amphiprion xanthurus, Amphiprion japonicus, Amphiprion melanostolus, Amphiprion boholensis, Amphiprion papuensis, Amphiprion snyderi, Sparus milii
Authority databases: WoRMS · FishBase
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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