Ocellaris clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| Salinity | 1.02–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
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.