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About Ocellaris Clownfish
The ocellaris clownfish is a small damselfish with a distinctive orange body marked by three vertical white bands edged in black. Males typically grow slightly larger than females, reaching up to 4.3 inches, with a stocky, oval-shaped body and rounded fins.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to Indonesia, found in anemone-associated reef environments throughout the western Pacific Ocean.
- Max Size
- 4.3
- Diet Details
- In captivity, ocellaris clownfish thrive on a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and copepods. Supplement with occasional vegetable matter such as spirulina flakes.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, marine velvet, bacterial infections, nutritional deficiencies from poor diet
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Difficulty Level
- Ocellaris clownfish are among the easiest reef aquarium fish to keep, making them ideal for beginners. They are hardy, adaptable to captivity, and do well in established aquariums with stable parameters.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20-gallon aquarium (larger preferred for groups) • Water temperature 75-80°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.020-1.025 • Requires anemone host (Entacmaea quadricolor or Heteractis spp.) or shelter • Moderate lighting and moderate water flow • Feeds on small meaty items and high-quality flake/pellet foods
- Care Level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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