Proaquatix Pearl Eye Clarki Clownfish Captive-Bred

About the Proaquatix Pearl Eye Clarki Clownfish Captive-Bred

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: 6 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

The Proaquatix Pearl Eye Clarki Clownfish has a distinct pearl eye with white dots on the upper eye.  It is yellow, black, and tan.  Caudal fins can be white or yellow.  The number of stripes varies from two to three.

They do extremely well in the aquarium and are very peaceful. These fish will accept most fish foods and are perfect for reef tanks. More than one can be kept in the same aquarium.

The Clarki does not need an Anemone to survive, but will accept many different Anemones as its host, including corals. It is probably the least picky when it comes to Anemones and will accept Carpet Anemones, Bubble Tip Anemones, Sebae Anemones, or Long Tentacle Anemones as its host.

Clownfish have a very distinct swimming motion that is different from most fish. This is likely passed on through their genetic makeup from centuries of wiggling within the tentacles of Anemones. As the Clownfish wiggles within the stinging tentacles the Anemone’s mucus is likely smeared over the Clownfish’s body, which then protects it from additional stings.

In the wild they live in small groups with one large dominant female, one smaller sexually active male, and a handful of smaller males and juveniles. When the female is lost the largest male will then change sex and become the dominant female with the other Clowns moving up the ladder behind it.