Pink Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion perideraion) Care Guide

One of the most peaceful clownfish species, with a pale pink to peach body and a single thin white dorsal stripe running from nose to tail, giving it the "skunk" name.

Overview

Amphiprion perideraion is a species in the family Pomacentridae. One of the most peaceful clownfish species, with a pale pink to peach body and a single thin white dorsal stripe running from nose to tail, giving it the "skunk" name. Lacks the bold coloring of other clowns but makes up for it with its gentle temperament. Associates primarily with Heteractis magnifica anemones in the wild.

Taxonomy

Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Amphiprion
Scientific name: Amphiprion perideraion
Other names: Pink Anemonefish
Origin: Indo-Pacific, Western Pacific

Habitat

Widely distributed across the western Pacific from the Cocos-Keeling Islands east to Samoa and from southern Japan to the Great Barrier Reef. Hosts in Heteractis magnifica and H. crispa anemones. One of the least aggressive Amphiprion species; recommended for smaller reef aquariums.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 80 L
Temperature: 24-27 °C
pH: 8.1-8.4
GH: 8-12 °dGH
Water flow: moderate
Adult size: 7-10 cm
Lifespan: 8-15 years
Difficulty: beginner

Diet

Classified as omnivore. Recommended feeding frequency: 2x daily. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.

Compatibility

Temperament: peaceful
Swimming level: middle
Compatible tank mates: Other Peaceful Clownfish, Firefish Goby, Blue Chromis, Anemones
Avoid with: Aggressive Clownfish, Aggressive Damsels, Large Predators

Reef compatibility

Generally classified as reef-safe: does not feed on stony or soft corals, tridacnid clams or ornamental shrimps under normal conditions.

Breeding

Breeding strategy: substrate-spawner
Breeding difficulty: intermediate