Orange Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) – Squeaky’s Aquatics

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TheOrange Skunk Clownfish(Amphiprion sandaracinos) is a hardy, peaceful clownfish wrapped in warm orange with a single clean white stripe running along its back from nose to tail. Beginner-friendly and reef-safe, it’s one of the gentlest clowns in the hobby and a brilliant pop of color for any saltwater aquarium. Build out your reef with more of our saltwater livestock.

Care Guide

• Care level:Beginner — exceptionally hardy, especially captive-bred specimens.
• Minimum tank size:20 gallons of established saltwater.
• Water temperature:72–78°F.
• pH:8.1–8.4.
• Salinity:1.020–1.025 specific gravity.
• Reef safe:Yes — safe with corals and invertebrates.
• Temperament:Peaceful; one of the most easygoing clownfish species.
• Host anemone:Not required to thrive, but in the wild this species associates with carpet anemones (Stichodactyla) andHeteractis crispa.

Specifications

Common Name	Orange Skunk Clownfish
Scientific Name	Amphiprion sandaracinos
Origin	Western Pacific (captive-bred)
Adult Size	Up to ~4.5″
Care Level	Beginner
Temperament	Peaceful
Diet	Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size	20 gallons
Water Temperature	72–78°F
pH	8.1–8.4
Salinity	1.020–1.025 SG
Reef Safe	Yes

Compatibility

Orange Skunk Clownfish are peaceful and reef-safe, making them ideal for community reef tanks. Good companions include:

• Peaceful reef fish such as gobies, blennies, firefish, and small wrasses
• Corals and reef invertebrates (cleaner shrimp, snails, hermit crabs)
• A host anemone if you’d like to see natural symbiosis (optional)

Keep only one clownfish species per tank — a single specimen or a bonded same-species pair. Avoid mixing with aggressive clowns like maroons, and steer clear of large predators that may view a small clown as food.

Recommended Foods & Supplies

• PE Saltwater Pellets — a nutrient-rich daily staple
• Freeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp — a protein-packed favorite
• Red Sea Salt Mix — for clean, consistent water changes
• Seachem Prime — dechlorinate and detoxify new water
• Browse all saltwater livestock for tank mates

FAQ

Does the Orange Skunk Clownfish need an anemone?
No. It does not require a host anemone to stay healthy. If you provide a compatible carpet anemone, it may host in it, but it will do perfectly well without one.

Is it reef safe?
Yes — it won’t harm corals or invertebrates, making it a great fit for reef aquariums.

Can I keep more than one clownfish?
Keep a single specimen or a bonded pair of the same species. Mixing different clownfish species in one tank usually leads to aggression.

What does it eat?
An omnivore — feed a varied diet of marine pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and some algae-based foods.