Species Profile
Skunk Clownfish
Amphiprion akallopisos
Also known as: Nosestripe Anemonefish, Sandaracinos Clown
Clownfishpeaceful
Adult size
4″
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
Coppery body with a single thin white stripe from forehead to tail tip, distinct from Pink Skunk which has a chest bar. Among the most peaceful clownfish. Hosts Magnificent and Long-Tentacle Anemones.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Skunk Clownfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Skunk 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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