S&R Solar Storm Clownfish- Captive Bred

About the Solar Storm Clownfish Captive-Bred

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: 3 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

Sea & Reef Solar Storm Clownfish complete the trio of Snow Storm Clownfish (Black fins), Ice Storm Clownfish (mocha fins) and now Solar Storm Clownfish (bright orange fins). All three designer clownfish of this trio contain both Storm Clownfish genetics and Snowflake Clownfish genetics.  The look of the Solar Storm Clownfish has a resemblance to the Snowflake Clownfish, but with crisper white coloration that covers the entire body of the fish and extends into the fins. The orange portion of the caudal fin (tail), pectoral fins and pelvic fins are smaller due to the extension of the white coloration. However, the remaining orange fin coloration is glowing, justifying their name of Solar Storm Clownfish. In most fish the first dorsal fin (top) is completely white, with a few individuals having a trace of black. The second dorsal fin is mostly white with a line of black pigment. The Solar Storm Clownfish is quickly becoming a favorite amongst the Sea & Reef staff. Be careful to not stare at our Solar Storm Clownfish directly for too long since the bright orange coloration might burn your eyes (just kidding). The Solar Storm Clownfish was released on February 23, 2024.

This Clownfish does not need an Anemone to survive, but will accept many different Anemones as its host, including corals. Their favorite Anemones to call home are the Carpet Anemones Stichodactyla Gigantea or the Magnificent Anemone Heteractis Magnifica.

These fish will accept most fish foods and are perfect for reef tanks. More than one can be kept in the same aquarium and they prefer to be kept in groups.

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.