Species Profile
Clarkii Clownfish
Amphiprion clarkii
Also known as: Yellowtail Clownfish, Clark's Anemonefish
Clownfishsemi-aggressive
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Marine pellets, frozen mysis, brine shrimp
Notes
One of the hardiest clownfish, black body with three white bands and a yellow tail. More aggressive than Ocellaris but less so than Maroon. Naturally hosts the widest range of anemones in the wild.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Clarkii Clownfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Clarkii Clownfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Ocellaris Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue-Green Chromis
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Royal Gramma
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Firefish Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Percula Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Maroon Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Tomato Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellowtail Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Three-Stripe Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue Hippo Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Powder Blue Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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