Looking for clownfish for sale? Live Fish Store offers healthy, colorful clownfish shipped overnight to hobbyists across the USA. Clownfish are the most recognizable saltwater fish in the hobby, and for good reason: they are hardy, bold, reef safe and full of personality, which makes them a perfect first fish for a new marine aquarium.
Why buy clownfish from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, well-conditioned fish: we select active, feeding clownfish and pack them carefully for a safe trip.
- Overnight shipping: live fish ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air.
- Live arrival guarantee: report any DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free.
Choosing the right clownfish for your tank
Smaller species such as ocellaris and percula clownfish are happy in tanks of around 20 to 30 gallons, while larger, more assertive species like maroon and clarkii clownfish typically need 40 gallons or more. Keep water at 72-78°F with a specific gravity around 1.023-1.025 and pH 8.1-8.4. Clownfish do not need an anemone to thrive, but they will often host in a bubble tip anemone or a large-polyp coral if one is available.
Keep clownfish singly or as a pair. Two juveniles added together usually form a pair, with the larger fish becoming the female; a third often gets bullied. They are reef safe and omnivorous, eating quality pellets, flakes, mysis shrimp and brine shrimp. Captive-bred clownfish are especially hardy and adapt quickly to aquarium life.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Live fish ship overnight via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air to minimize time in transit. Every order is covered by our live arrival guarantee: report a DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement. Qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free within the USA.
Frequently asked questions
Do clownfish need an anemone?
No. Clownfish do well without an anemone, though they may adopt one or a suitable coral if it is present.
What tank size do clownfish need?
Around 20 to 30 gallons for a pair of ocellaris or percula; larger species need 40 gallons or more.
Are clownfish good for beginners?
Yes. They are hardy, reef safe and eat prepared foods eagerly, making them one of the best first saltwater fish.
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