Clownfish

Clownfish are among the hardiest marine fish and a common first reef fish, though they do not need an anemone to thrive. A group sorts into a size-based hierarchy led by a single female, and some species turn aggressive as they mature. Each profile lists tank size, reef safety and which anemones a clownfish will host.

13 species

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  Barberi Clownfish

  Amphiprion barberi

  3.5 in (9 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Cinnamon Clownfish

  Amphiprion melanopus

  4.7 in (12 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Clark's Clownfish

  Amphiprion clarkii

  5.5 in (14 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Maroon Clownfish

  Premnas biaculeatus

  6.7 in (17 cm)40 gal (150 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Ocellaris Clownfish

  Amphiprion ocellaris

  3.1 in (8 cm)20 gal (75 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Orange Skunk Clownfish

  Amphiprion sandaracinos

  5.5 in (14 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Percula Clownfish

  Amphiprion percula

  3.1 in (8 cm)20 gal (75 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Pink Skunk Clownfish

  Amphiprion perideraion

  3.9 in (10 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Red Saddleback Anemonefish

  Amphiprion ephippium

  5.5 in (14 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Saddleback Clownfish

  Amphiprion polymnus

  5.1 in (13 cm)40 gal (150 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Sebae Clownfish

  Amphiprion sebae

  5.9 in (15 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Skunk Clownfish

  Amphiprion akallopisos

  4.3 in (11 cm)26 gal (100 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)

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  Tomato Clownfish

  Amphiprion frenatus

  5.5 in (14 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)