Lightning clownfish are an incredibly distinct type of anemone fish. Clownfish are unique in that they form a mutual relationships with anemones, cleaning anemones in return for protection against predators. This symbiotic relationship inspired the title of this piece, along with the other-worldly setting of a lunar eclipse. The red of a lunar eclipse compliments the maroon clown fish pigmentation, creating a fantastical setting of lightning clownfish in a celestial environment.

I photographed the lightning anemone fish at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography to compose this illustration for my galactic series.