Orange Skunk Clownfish
Description: An orange clownfish with a white stripe which runs longitudinally along the most dorsal regions of the body.

Natural Ecology: This species naturally lives among the tentacles of sebae anemones (Heteractis crispa) and carpet anemones (Stichodactyla mertensii). This natural behavior protects wild clownfishes from predators. Without anemones hosts, some wild Amphiprion sandaracinos can be shy or easily frightened. Proaquatix clownfishes do not require anemone hosts, but will accept them if present.

Indigenous To: Range extends from Sumatra eastward to Solomon Islands. Its northern boundary is near Ryukyu Islands, stretching southward to northwestern Australia.

Behavior: Like all clownfishes, Amphiprion sandaracinos is a sequential hermaphrodite. The largest individual present will exert dominance and become reproductively female. The next largest fish will become reproductively male. Remaining smaller individuals are usually tolerated but will not be reproductively active.

Compatability: Usually ignores reef invertebrates and corals. Clownfishes sometimes adopt various corals and algae as substitutes for host anemones.

Food: Proaquatix specimens have been weaned to take aquarium pellets and flakes. Freshly frozen invertebrates such as ocean plankton, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and chopped squid will be readily accepted.