True Sebae Clown

Product Description

According to known fish expert Scott W. Michael, the confusion began when several large wholesalers labeled Clarkii Clownfish as Sebae Clownfish many years ago and unfortunately this misconception has taken hold. Clarkii Clownfish are readily available and hardy, but the Sebae Clownfish is rare and less hardy. The Sebae Clownfish has a brown to black body coloration with two wide white body stripes. The second body stripe extends up into the second dorsal fin. Sebae Clownfish have yellow coloration on their mouth, pelvic fin, belly, anal fin, caudal peduncle, and caudal fin. The Sebae Clownfish that is cultured by Sea & Reef has the more sought after melanistic variation which means it is all black on the snout and ventral side of the fish, but still has a bright yellow tail. Wild collected Sebae Clownfish seem to be sensitive to water quality and susceptible to protozoan parasites like Brooklynella (Clownfish Disease) and Amyloodinium (Marine Velvet). However, captive bred Sebae Clownfish from Sea & Reef are hardier and guaranteed free of any parasites and diseases.
Distribution

Sebae Clownfish comes from the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. The majority of the collection for the trade takes place in Sri Lanka.

Temperament & Captive Care

The Sebae Clownfish is a calmer member of the clownfish family, but can become territorial when it reaches adult size. Sebae Clownfish. They are mesmerizing to observe due to their “bobbing” swimming behavior.