Clown Fish Types
The first type is the percula clownfish.
Clown fish types. Clownfish rely on anemones for protection from predators while anemones rely on clownfish for food. Species that grow large such as clarkii gold stripe maroon and tomato clownfish should be housed in larger tanks and have tank mates at least their size or larger. Clownfish species across more than 30 species these fish boast an array of different colorings and appearances.
Nick hobgood wikimedia commons. If you re setting up an aquarium and would like to keep clownfish and anemones it makes sense to try one these natural pairings but don t be. This fish offers a beautiful appearance through its combination of orange white and black color.
Tomato complex 2 species. This complex may not be the prettiest by any means but certainly it s the hardiest. The most common types of clownfish percula complex.
Tomato clownfish complex is the third largest type after the clarkii and skunk complexes. The pink skunk clownfish amphiprion perideraion is another easily obtainable clown and occasionally the orange skunk clown amphiprion sandarcinos can be had. A nest of clownfish eggs in nature may have only a few survivors into adulthood while farm raised spawns generally have higher survival rates.
Other names for the clownfish include anemonefish false clownfish and false percula. The skunk clowns are easily identified. The percula complex has two common fishes chosen by people.
The skunk clowns are easily identified as they have a white skunk type stripe running along the entire length of their back. Cinnamon clownfish go by many names like the fire clownfish and red and black anemonefish. Cinnamon clownfish image credit.
Cinnamon clownfish are omnivorous and semi aggressive with other fish. Clownfish from the skunk complex are a bit more unique looking.
