Shipping is $42.79. Fish orders over $599 and coral orders over $399 ship free. Fish and coral ship in separate boxes, and we confirm your delivery day with you before anything ships.
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Description
Gold X Lightning Maroon Clown
Care level
Beginner
Temperament
Aggressive
Reef safe
Yes
Typical for this species. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a True Designer Specimen
Looking for the rarest clown morph available? The Gold X Lightning Maroon is the result of crossing two of the most visually striking designer morphs in the hobby, producing an offspring with bold, erratic white patterning on a deep, wine-red body trimmed in gold. No two are identical, which means the specimen you select is genuinely one of a kind. If you're searching to buy rare maroon clown online, this is the listing you've been waiting for.
Maroon clowns are among the largest and most commanding clown species in the saltwater aquarium world, reaching up to 6 inches at full maturity. They have a bold, assertive personality to match their looks: confident, curious, and deeply entertaining to observe, especially when paired with a host anemone. For the aquarist who wants a centerpiece specimen that commands attention in a reef tank or aggressive marine aquarium, the Gold X Lightning Maroon delivers on every level.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
Common Name: Gold X Lightning Maroon Clown
Current Size: Approximately 1 to 2 inches (juvenile)
Care Level: Beginner
Temperament: Aggressive, territorial, especially when mature or paired with an anemone
Reef Safe: Yes, generally reef safe; may occasionally interact with nearby corals when hosting an anemone
Water Conditions: Temp 74 to 82°F | Salinity 1.023 to 1.026 | pH 8.1 to 8.4 | dKH 8 to 12
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, individually quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility, eating well and thriving before it ever ships to your door. When you buy rare marine life from us, you're investing in a specimen that's built to live, not just survive.
Fish Health
Our fish are selected with appearance, behavior, and feeding response in mind before being listed. We aim to offer healthy, alert specimens for established saltwater systems.
Compatibility
Please confirm this fish is compatible with your tank size, current livestock, temperament needs, and reef goals before ordering. If you are unsure, contact us before checkout and we’ll help you choose responsibly.
Shipping & Pickup
Livestock ships Monday through Wednesday. We confirm a delivery day with you before your order goes out, and we will hold it if the weather is bad or an animal needs more time in quarantine.
Fish orders over $599 qualify for free shipping. Coral orders over $399 qualify for free shipping. Free same-day Miami pickup is available at 46 NW 36th St and is usually ready in 1–2 hours.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Photograph the animal in its sealed bag before you open anything, then email that photo with your order number within two hours of delivery. Our team reviews every claim and gets you an answer within one business day. Failed delivery attempts, refused packages, or missed delivery windows may void coverage.
Acclimation
Acclimate fish carefully and introduce them into a stable, established saltwater aquarium. Match temperature and salinity slowly, keep lights low during introduction, and monitor behavior closely after release.
Photography
We photograph our fish in house to show their coloration and patterning as clearly as we can. Colors can look different under your own lights.
When a fish in our WYSIWYG collection has one in stock, the photo is the exact fish you receive. Other fish listings use a representative photo of the species and the quality you can expect. Every fish is carefully selected for health, coloration, and temperament before shipping.
SELECTED FOR ESTABLISHED SYSTEMS
Healthy Fish Start With Careful Selection.
Every fish is selected with color, behavior, and compatibility in mind. We focus on livestock that makes sense for real reef systems, not just impulse purchases.
If you have questions about temperament, tank size, or reef compatibility, contact us before ordering.
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How ordering and shipping work
Ship days, free shipping, the Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping protection in just over a minute.
Scheduled Shipping
Fish ship Monday through Wednesday only to avoid weekend delays.
Simple Claim Window
Sealed bag photo, emailed within 2 hours of delivery. Natural or white light.
Free Miami Pickup
Pick up locally from our NW 36th St showroom.
INTRODUCTION MATTERS
Give New Fish a Stable Start.
Successful fish introductions depend on stable water parameters, proper acclimation, compatible tankmates, and low-stress handling. Take your time, keep lights low, and observe behavior closely after release.
