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About Clark's Clownfish
Clark's Clownfish is a small, stocky damselfish with a bright orange body marked by three white vertical bands edged in black. The head is blunt and the body is robust, with a deeply notched dorsal fin. The white bands are characteristic and distinguish it from other clownfish species.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Easy
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, fin rot, bacterial infections from poor water quality
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank for a single specimen • Temperature range 72–78 °F • pH range 8.1–8.3 • Salinity 1.020–1.025 • Benefits from the presence of a host anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor preferred), though not strictly required • Can become aggressive toward conspecifics and smaller fish; house singly or in established pairs only
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Clark's Clownfish is extremely hardy and beginner-friendly, tolerating a range of tank conditions. They are durable, fast-growing, and adaptable, making them an excellent choice for new aquarists.
- Appearance
- Clark's Clownfish is a small, stocky damselfish with a bright orange body marked by three white vertical bands edged in black. The head is blunt and the body is robust, with a deeply notched dorsal fin. The white bands are characteristic and distinguish it from other clownfish species.
- Diet Details
- Clark's Clownfish is an omnivore in the wild, feeding on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and algae. In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality flake food, small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and occasional algae-based supplements 1-2 times daily.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Philippines south to the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia. Commonly found in coral reef environments throughout this range.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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