The Orange Skunk Clownfish is a delicate and graceful species, recognizable by its soft peachy-orange body, a single thin white vertical cheek bar behind the eye, and a prominent white stripe running along the top of its back from snout to tail. Considerably more mild-mannered and reserved than most other clownfish, they prefer a peaceful aquarium setup with gentle water flow and plenty of rock crevices or host anemones (such as Heteractis crispa) to retreat into. They perform best when kept in pairs or small peaceful groups in mature reef setups.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Amphiprion sandaracinos |
| Care Level |
Moderate |
| Max Size |
11 cm |
| Colour |
Bright orange with a single white dorsal stripe along the back. |
| Shape |
Slender, oval clownfish profile. |
| Location |
Western Pacific. |
| Diet |
Omnivore (Mysis shrimp, enriched brine, planktonic feeds, flakes). |
| Water Temp |
24°C – 28°C. |
| Temperament |
Peaceful. |
| Aquarium Size |
100+ Litres. |
| Reef Safe? |
Yes. |
