The Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish is a good, hardy anemonefish for any marine aquarium enthusiast. These clownfish are readily available, reasonably priced, and easily kept in the home aquarium. Having been bred in captivity, the Banded Clownfish can sometimes be purchased in a pair. There are also a large number of host anemones they will accept, and many of them are generally available too. A bold striking specimen, this is a great fish for a new aquarist. The Banded Clownfish is perhaps one of the most durable and enjoyable of the clown fish species. Not only are they very robust, but are bold strong swimmers and will spend most of their time out in the open. Once settled a pair will vigorously defend an establish territory. This fish will do well in a either a coral-rich tank or in a fish only tank. Provide it with an anemone host or other invertebrates in a reef tank or some rock structures in a fish only aquarium. Though in the wild they are associated with anemones they will readily adapt without one, and may even adopt a rock structure or other invertebrate as a substitute host. A pair will readily spawn and tenatiously protect their eggs, even in the midst of harrassement from other pesky damselfish. The eggs will often be out in the open, but they are quick to hatch, usually within about 30 minutes. The Banded Clownfish is also known as the Clark's Clownfish or Clarki Clownfish. It is the namesake for the group of anemonefish in the Clarkii Complex. Some others in this group are the Allard's Clownfish and the Oman Anemonefish, along with the Two-band and Three-band Anemonefish.