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Cougra · 09-13-2006, 09:31 PM

This weeks Fish Focus is on the Skunk Clownfish - Amphiprion perideraion. They are members of the family Pomacentridae. These clownfish are often seen in the store and it's possible to get them captive bred. They are one of the more docile of the clownfish and are considered very peaceful.

Origin/Habitat
Indo-pacific mostly around the Coral Sea and Fiji

Size
4"

Recommended Minimum Tank Size
24" x 12" x 18"

Sexing/Breeding
All start out as non functioning males. The most dominant one of the group will become the breeding female and the second most dominant one will be the breeding male. The females are much larger then the males. Once paired off they can easily be bred. The male will clean a flat surface for the female to lay her eggs on. Once the eggs are fertilized, the male will tend the eggs by fanning them with his tail. The fry requires rotifers as a first food and will require live baby brineshrimp about 5 to 10 days after hatching.

Notes
These are hardy and shy clownfish. It's best to get captive raised specimens as they are more adaptable. In the wild they are commonly found hosting in the following types of anemones: Heteractis crispa, Heteractis magnifica, Macrodactyla doreensis, and Stichodactyla gigantea. They do not need an anemone to live in an aquarium and tank raised specimens are less likely to bond with one.

Have you had any experience with the Skunk Clownfish?
Do you have any photo's of your Skunk Clownfish that you would like to share?
Would you like to have one or do you find them boring?

Please share your experiences with them!

09-13-2006, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Fish Focus - Skunk Clownfish This weeks Fish Focus is on the Skunk Clownfish - Amphiprion perideraion. They are members of the family Pomacentridae. These clownfish are often seen in the store and it's possible to get them captive bred. They are one of the more docile of the clownfish and are considered very peaceful. Origin/Habitat Indo-pacific mostly around the Coral Sea and Fiji Size 4" Recommended Minimum Tank Size 24" x 12" x 18" Sexing/Breeding All start out as non functioning males. The most dominant one of the group will become the breeding female and the second most dominant one will be the breeding male. The females are much larger then the males. Once paired off they can easily be bred. The male will clean a flat surface for the female to lay her eggs on. Once the eggs are fertilized, the male will tend the eggs by fanning them with his tail. The fry requires rotifers as a first food and will require live baby brineshrimp about 5 to 10 days after hatching. Notes These are hardy and shy clownfish. It's best to get captive raised specimens as they are more adaptable. In the wild they are commonly found hosting in the following types of anemones: Heteractis crispa, Heteractis magnifica, Macrodactyla doreensis, and Stichodactyla gigantea. They do not need an anemone to live in an aquarium and tank raised specimens are less likely to bond with one. Have you had any experience with the Skunk Clownfish? Do you have any photo's of your Skunk Clownfish that you would like to share? Would you like to have one or do you find them boring? Please share your experiences with them! __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!