Sea & Reef is proud to present the Tangerine Maine Blizzard Clownfish. The Tangerine expression is caused by a genetic mutation that cause hypomelanism, which is reduced pigmentation. This is especially noticable with any black pigmentation. However, an effect can also be seen to the red body coloration, which turn a lighter orange, hence the name Tangerine Clownfish.  The Tangerine genetic mutation in our Amphiprion percula line of clownfish is different and independent from the genetic mutation in our Amphiprion ocellaris line of tangerine Clownfish. There is a complete lack of pigmentation, except for the pelvic fins, which appear smoky. Some Black pigmentation also remains in the eyes, which appear more brown than black. Sea & Reef Aquaculture was the first to produce the Maine Blizzard Clownfish and now we are the first to produce the Tangerine Maine Blizzard Clownfish. The Tangerineis Maine Blizzard Clownfish was first released on March 7, 2025.    Temperament & Captive Care The temperament and captive care requirements for Tangerine Maine Blizzard Clownfish are very similar to that of the regular percula clownfish. It is very peaceful and hardy. They thrive in saltwater aquariums with or without an anemone present. Feeding Most clownfish are omnivorous feeders, meaning that they will consume a variety of different food types. In nature the diet of clownfish consists of crustaceans (such as copepods and amphipods), algae, polychaete worms and leftovers from the anemone’s meal. Our captive bred fish are conditioned to eat a variety of aquarium diets including pellets, flake food, frozen Mysis shrimp, and frozen brine shrimp. Aquarium Host Anemones Like the Percula Clownfish, the Tangerine Maine Blizzard Clownfish will readily accept a wide variety of host anemones and many hobbyists keep Maine Blizzard Clownfish with the popular and hardy Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). As a reference, the natural host anemones of the regular ocellaris clownfish are Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Sebae Anemone (Heteractis crispa), and Giant Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantea).