Orange Skunk Clown

Description

Amphiprion akallopisos

 

Coexists with Heteractis magnifica, Stichodactyla mertensii, or S. gigantea. The Orange Anemonefish is an uncommon find compared to the other Philippine anemonefishes. Most of the time the Orange Anemonefish I found were associated with the anemone Stichodactyla mertensii, characterized by short tentacles and a large surface area. Clownfishes have everything going for them as aquarium specimens. They’re hardy, behaviourally interesting, colorful, do well on all types of foods, & if you start with healthy specimens and meet their habitat requirements, they’re human-responsive and long-lived. Check out our Anemone & Clownfish Symbiotic Chart.

Maximum Size: the Amphiprion akallopisos grows up to 4 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Orange Skunk Clown prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Amphiprion akallopisos is a omnivore and likes to eat variety of foods (meats & veggies).

Level of Care: The Orange Skunk Clown is a medium maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Orange Skunk Clown may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.

Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Indo-Pacific.

Breeding: Able to breed.