Ocellaris clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
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About the Ocellaris clownfish
Ocellaris clowns are that classic orange clownfish look-three white bars, a little black edging, and a ton of attitude packed into a small fish. They'll "pick a spot" in the tank (often a corner or a coral) and do that cute hover-wiggle thing, and a bonded pair will usually settle in fast and act like they own the place.
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Quick Facts
Size
11 cm
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Difficulty
Beginner
Min Tank Size
20 gallons
Lifespan
8-12 years
Origin
Indo-West Pacific
Diet
Omnivore - quality marine pellets/flakes plus frozen foods (mysis, brine, chopped seafood); some algae/plant matter
Water Parameters
23-27°C
8-8.4
8-12 dGH
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