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Banded ClownfishClark's Clownfish - Clark's Anemonefish Family: Pomacentridae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I keep a pair of these and they are very fun to watch. When I purchased them, both fish were bright orange. Soon after, the female started turning a dark brown. I... (more) Dan 2008-03-14
The Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish is a good, hardy anemonefish for any marine aquarium enthusiast.Having been bred in captivity, the Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish can sometimes be purchased in a pair. They also have a large number of host anemones they will accept. For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Amphiprion clarkii |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
The Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish (Clark's Anemonefish) is generally easy to keep.
Maintenance:
Feed all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods. Best to
feed small amounts several times a day. In a reef situation they don't
really need to be fed very often at all.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
The Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish (Clark's Anemonefish)
is the most widely distributed anemonefish ranging from the islands of
Micronesia and Melanesia in the western Pacific to the Persian Gulf, and
from Australia to Japan..
Host Anemones:
Cryptodendrum adhaesivum ~ Adhesive
sea anemone.
Heteractus aurora ~ Beaded sea
anemone.
Heteractus crispa ~ Leathery sea
anemone.
Heteractus magnifica ~ Magnificent
sea anemone.
Heteractus malu ~ Delicate sea
anemone.
Entacmaea quadricolor ~ Bulb tipped
or purple base anemone.
Macrodactyla doreensis ~ Corkscrew
tenacle sea anemone.
Stichtodactyla gigantea ~ Gigantic
sea anemone.
Stichtodactyla haddoni ~ Saddle
anemone.
Stichtodactyla mertensii ~ Merten's
sea anemone.
Foods:
All kinds. See "maintenance" above.
Social Behaviors:
Like all damselfish, they can be territorial and aggressive,
especially as they get older.
Sex: Sexual differences:
The female is usually much larger than the male.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction:
The Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish (Clark's Anemonefish)
is being bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques on the Breeding
Marine Fish page.
Check out this in-depth discussions of "Breeding Clarkii Clownfish" in the Fish & Chips newsletter:
- Breeding
Clarkii Clownfish - Part 1
By Elizabeth M. Lukan 4/28/02 - Breeding
Clarkii Clownfish - Part 2
By Elizabeth M. Lukan 5/31/02
Temperature:
No special requirements.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish (Clark's Anemonefish)
adults can grow to 14 cm ( 5.5 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special requirements.
Availability:
This fish is generally readily available.
| Latest Comments |
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| I keep a pair of these and they are very fun to watch. When I purchased them, both fish were bright orange. Soon after, the female started turning a dark brown. It took less than 5 hours for them to pairup with a sebae anemone (heteractis malu).
2008-03-14 |
| My Two-banded clownfish love my anemone so much. They spend most of their time in my anemone.
2008-02-07 |
| one of the easiest clown fish to care for but can be agressive
2006-01-24 |
| Good active little character who loves chasing bubbles up and down. Good buddy with my Foxface and a great appetite.
2005-04-13 |
Author: David Brough. CFS.
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