Ocellaris clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Family : Pomacentridae
A small orange and white marine fish, famous for its association with anemones. Very popular and easy to keep.
Description
The ocellaris clownfish has a bright orange body with three vertical white bands edged in black. The dorsal fin is tall and rounded. It reaches up to 8 cm. It is a protandrous hermaphrodite: all juveniles are male, the dominant one becomes female. It lives in a hierarchical group with a dominant female. In the aquarium, it often accepts artificial anemones. It is very hardy and adapts well to captivity. It can be aggressive towards intruders in its territory.
Habitat
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The ocellaris clownfish lives in symbiosis with sea anemones, mainly Heteractis magnifica and Stichodactyla gigantea. It is found in lagoons and protected reefs, between 1 and 15 m depth.
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Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Aquarium of at least 80 L, stable seawater (salinity 1.020–1.025, pH 8.1–8.4, temperature 24–28 °C). Omnivorous, feed with pellets, brine shrimp, and algae. It is recommended to keep it as a pair or in a small group. An anemone is not mandatory but appreciated. Avoid aggressive fish. Regular water changes are important. It is sensitive to high nitrate levels.
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