Amphiprion akallopisos

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Skunk Clownfish
Skunk Clownfish
Species Amphiprion akallopisos
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL

45 US Gallons (170.3L)

Size 12.7 cm

4-5 " (10.2-12.7cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.5
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
72 -75 °F (22.2-23.9°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

4-5 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Skunk Clownfish, Orange Skunk Clownfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Amphiprion akallopisus

[edit] Sexing

These are hermaphroditic clownfish. They are monogomous, and host an anemone with one large female, a smaller male and several juvaniles. If the female is removed, the male will change sex and one of the juvaniles will become the new functioning male.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

Typical oval shaped Clownfish body. Orange body, white caudal and dorsal fins, yellow pectoral and anal fins, and a bold white line running from the nose, down the spine, to the tail, giving the fish it's name.

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Facts about Amphiprion akallopisos
Availability Uncommon
Common name Skunk Clownfish , and Orange Skunk Clownfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Pomacentridae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 5 in (12.7 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.5  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 45 US Gallon (170.344 liters, 170,343.53 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.2  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Amphiprion akallopisos, and Amphiprion akallopisus
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