Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Origin: Indo-Pacific, Eastern Indian Ocean
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 11 cm
- Min Tank
- 75 L
- Lifespan
- 6-10
- Swimming Level
- mid
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Omnivore; marine flake, frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, algae
- Temperament
- Peaceful; may defend chosen host anemone or coral territory
About
The Ocellaris Clownfish is the world's most recognizable marine fish, celebrated for its vivid orange body adorned with three crisp white bands edged in black. Hardy, adaptable, and personable, it thrives in reef aquariums with or without an anemone host and develops a strong individual personality over time. Its ease of care, captive-bred availability, and natural reef-safe behaviour make it the perfect gateway fish for anyone entering the marine hobby.
Care Guide
Provide a well-established reef or fish-only aquarium with live rock and stable water parameters. Feed a varied diet of quality marine flake, frozen mysis, and enriched brine shrimp daily. Captive-bred specimens are preferred for sustainability. Can be kept as a pair—introduce both simultaneously or choose a size-mismatched pair.
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