{"product_id":"captive-bred-western-australia-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-clarkii","title":"Captive-Bred Western Australia Clownfish Pair – Amphiprion clarkii","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-2866386370645\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-wytcido buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-zpxbrfu buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-zggiour buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive captive-bred regional form of the widespread Clark’s Anemonefish, scientifically accepted as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion clarkii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. In the aquarium trade, Western Australian populations have also been referred to as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion milii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or the Western Australian Anemonefish.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are recognized by their dark brown to black body coloration, contrasting white bands, and bright yellow fins and tail. Color intensity and the amount of dark pigmentation can vary substantially between individuals and with maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Australian populations of \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion clarkii\u003c\/em\u003e occur along reefs of Western Australia. Fishes of Australia records \u003cem\u003eA. clarkii\u003c\/em\u003e from the Houtman Abrolhos and offshore reefs of northern Western Australia, extending through northern Australian waters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive-bred pair\u003c\/strong\u003e. These fish are maintained at Pacific East Aquaculture in dedicated systems separate from our wild-collected fish. Our captive-bred and tank-raised saltwater fish are carefully observed and maintained under professional husbandry protocols prior to sale, without the routine conditioning and proactive treatment protocols used for wild-collected specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClark’s Anemonefish are among the larger and more assertive clownfish. They are hardy, active, reef-compatible fish, but established adults and pairs can become territorial around their chosen host or nesting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion clarkii\u003c\/em\u003e (Bennett, 1830)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade\/Regional Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion milii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Australia Clownfish, Western Australian Anemonefish, Clark’s Anemonefish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised Pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive; established pairs can be strongly territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons minimum; larger aquariums preferred for an adult pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in aquarium care references for \u003cem\u003eA. clarkii\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide an established marine aquarium with rockwork for shelter and adequate swimming space. Because Clark’s-type clownfish grow larger and can be more territorial than Ocellaris Clownfish, an adult pair benefits from considerably more room than a juvenile pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestern Australia Clownfish can become assertive as they mature, especially when maintained as an established pair. Like other \u003cem\u003eA. clarkii\u003c\/em\u003e, they may vigorously defend a host anemone, nesting site, or favored portion of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e They are not coral predators and are generally appropriate for reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine pellets and flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, chopped marine foods, and other appropriately sized frozen foods. Your existing PEA listing also notes that these fish accept pellets, flakes, plankton, mysis, brine shrimp, and chopped squid. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Anemone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA host anemone is not required for captive-bred fish to remain healthy. \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion clarkii\u003c\/em\u003e is notable for associating naturally with a broad range of host anemones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proaquatix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51733206597865,"sku":"TR AU2612","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/WesternAustraliaClownfishPairCaptiveBred.jpg?v=1787774606","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-western-australia-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-clarkii","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}