Description
Livestock Profile
Overview
- Quarantine Method Summary
- Quarantine for at least 2 weeks with observation and possible treatment.
- Disease Sensitivity
- Moderate
- Medication Sensitivity
- Low
- Short Description
- The Ocellaris clownfish is a popular marine fish known for its vibrant orange color and white stripes.
- Care Overview
- Easy to care for, suitable for beginners. Requires stable water conditions and a well-maintained tank.
- Compatibility Notes
- Generally peaceful but can be territorial with their own kind. Best kept with other peaceful species.
- Aquascape Notes
- Provide plenty of hiding spots and anemones for shelter.
- Special Requirements
- Stable water parameters and regular feeding.
- Quarantine Notes
- Quarantine is essential to prevent the introduction of diseases.
Identity & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name
- Amphiprion ocellaris
- Genus
- Amphiprion
- Species
- ocellaris
- Authority Name
- Lacepède
- Authority Year
- 1802
- Primary Common Name
- Clownfish
- Slug
- clownfish
- Native Region
- Indo-Pacific
- Native Habitat
- Coral reefs
Care & Behavior
- Adult Size
- 3 – 4.5 in (7.6 – 11.4 cm)
- Lifespan
- 6 – 10 years
- Minimum Tank Size
- 26.5 gal (100.3 L)
- Feeding Frequency
- 2-3 times daily
- Special Diet Notes
- Varied diet including pellets, flakes, and frozen foods.
- Schooling Required
- No
- School Min Group
- 2
Water & Environment
- Temperature
- 75 – 82 °F (24 – 28 °C)
- pH
- 7.8 – 8.4
- GH
- 8 – 12
- KH
- 8 – 12
- Salinity
- 1.02 – 1.03
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02 – 1.03
- Alkalinity
- 8 – 12
- Calcium
- 400 – 450
- Magnesium
- 1200 – 1350
- Flow Level
- Moderate
- Lighting Level
- Moderate to high
- Nitrate Max
- 20
- Phosphate Max
- 0.03
Compatibility & Breeding
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Males are smaller and have a more slender body than females.
- Plant Safe
- ✓
- Reef Safe
- ✓
- Invertebrate Safe
- ✓
- Coral Safe
- ✓
- Shrimp Safe
- ✓
- Snail Safe
- ✓
- Predatory Risk
- ×
- Fin Nipper
- ×
- Territorial
- ✓
- Venomous
- ×
- Jump Risk
- ✓
- Escape Risk
- ✓
- Bred In Captivity Common
- ✓
- Wild Caught Common
- ✓
- Egg Layer
- ✓
- Livebearer
- ×
Quarantine
- Recommended Duration
- 14 – 30 days
- Quarantine Required
- Yes
- Observation Only
- No
- Prophylactic Treatment
- Yes
- Copper Safe
- Yes
- Formalin Safe
- Yes
- Praziquantel Safe
- Yes
- Methylene Blue Safe
- Yes
- Hyposalinity Safe
- No
- Freshwater Dip Safe
- No
- Dip Protocol Summary
- Not recommended for clownfish.
- Medication Notes
- Monitor for signs of ich and treat accordingly.
- Isolation Requirements
- Isolate from other fish during quarantine.
- Food Training Needed
- No
- Acclimation Notes
- Acclimate slowly to prevent shock.
- Common Qt Issues
- Ich, marine velvet, and bacterial infections.
- Best Practice Summary
- Always quarantine new arrivals for at least 2 weeks.
Common Names
| Name | Normalized Name | Language | Region | Primary | Sort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocellaris Clownfish | ocellaris clownfish | en | Yes | 1 | |
| Nemo | nemo | en | No | 2 |
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