Clarkii clownfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 12 Amphiprion species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Pink skunk clownfish) to 17 cm (Maroon clownfish).

Clarkii clownfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Clarkii clownfish water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Amphiprion on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Clarkii clownfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Yellow coris wrasse, Leopard wrasse, and Domino damselfish.

Clarkii clownfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 1 to 70 m down. Deeper than most Amphiprion on LumaReef (1–18 m).

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Clarkii clownfish

Amphiprion clarkii

The hardiest clownfish; it leaves its anemone to tour the whole tank.

The Clarkii clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 70 m deep. Adults grow to about 11 cm; the largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 11 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres12 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres21 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres46 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres85 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres102 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along56 species

and 32 more species

Caution43 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 15 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

1 m70 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyPomacentridae
GenusAmphiprion
SpeciesAmphiprion clarkii
Described byBennett, 1830

In other languages

English: Clark's Anemonefish
German: Clarks Anemonenfisch
Spanish: Pez payaso de cola amarilla
French: Poisson-clown de Clark
Italian: pesce pagliaccio di clark
Dutch: Zwarte anemoonvis
Russian: Клоун Кларка
Japanese: クマノミ
Chinese: 克氏雙鋸魚

Quick answers

Clarkii clownfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 12 Amphiprion species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Pink skunk clownfish) to 17 cm (Maroon clownfish).
Clarkii clownfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Clarkii clownfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Amphiprion on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Clarkii clownfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Yellow coris wrasse, Leopard wrasse, and Domino damselfish.
Clarkii clownfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Clarkii clownfish and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Clarkii clownfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 1 to 70 m down. Deeper than most Amphiprion on LumaReef (1–18 m).