McCulloch's Clownfish (Amphiprion mccullochi)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
McCulloch's Clownfish is a small, stocky damselfish with a predominantly orange body and three distinctive white vertical bands outlined in black. Like other clownfish, it has a thick body, rounded head, and relatively small mouth.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped fish), quality flake foods, and occasional live foods. They will also pick at small crustaceans and plankton in established tanks. Feed 1–2 times daily in portions they can consume in a few minutes.
Difficulty and care for the McCulloch's Clownfish
Moderate - High-end Grail fish for collectors. Rare and highly sought after. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Endemic to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding reefs off the coast of Australia.
Keeper notes
High-end Grail fish for collectors. Rare and highly sought after. Native to Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island.
Log McCulloch's Clownfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track McCulloch's Clownfish alongside everything else in your reef.
