{"product_id":"ocellaris","title":"Ocellaris Clownfish Tank Bred (Amphiprion Ocellaris)","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eOcellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eOcellaris Clownfish\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eCommon Clownfish\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eFalse Percula\u003c\/b\u003e, is arguably the most famous fish in the world. As the real-life \"Nemo,\" it is the ambassador of the marine hobby. Beyond its movie fame, it is beloved by reefers because it is incredibly hardy, stays small, and exhibits one of the most fascinating behaviors in nature: its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Ocellaris Clownfish, False Percula, Common Clownfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–10 cm (approx. 3.5–4 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–15+ years (they are surprisingly long-lived!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePeaceful to Semi-aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e (can be territorial when nesting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivore – Not picky at all\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Ocellaris is the classic \"orange and white\" fish, but there are subtle details that distinguish it from the \"True\" Percula:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/b\u003e A bright, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003evibrant orange body\u003c\/b\u003e with three vertical white bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"False\" Percula:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eTrue Percula\u003c\/i\u003e, the Ocellaris has \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003ethinner black outlines\u003c\/b\u003e around its white stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Eyes:\u003c\/b\u003e Look closely at the iris; the Ocellaris typically has a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003edarker, muddy-colored iris\u003c\/b\u003e, whereas the True Percula has a bright orange iris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner Morphs:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to extensive captive breeding, you can now find \"Designer\" versions like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eSnowflake, Mocha, Black Ice, and Midnight\u003c\/b\u003e (solid black).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; The \"Clownfish Wiggle\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Symbiosis:\u003c\/b\u003e In the wild, they live within the stinging tentacles of anemones (like the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eMagnificent Sea Anemone\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eCarpet Anemone\u003c\/b\u003e). The fish gets protection, and the anemone gets cleaned and fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/i\u003e They do \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e need an anemone to thrive in a home tank and will often \"host\" in corals like Torches, Frogspawn, or even a powerhead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e They are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eprotandrous hermaphrodites\u003c\/b\u003e. They are all born genderless, but they all mature into males. If the dominant female dies, the largest male will \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003echange sex\u003c\/b\u003e to become the new female.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwimming Style:\u003c\/b\u003e They have a distinctive, \"clumsy\" swimming motion often called the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003e\"Clownfish Wiggle,\"\u003c\/b\u003e which adds to their charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. They are the perfect inhabitants for any coral reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent with almost all peaceful fish like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eTangs, Blennies, and Gobies\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Pairing\" Rule:\u003c\/b\u003e They are best kept in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003epairs\u003c\/b\u003e. If you add two small juveniles at the same time, they will eventually sort out who is the \"boss\" (female) and who is the male. Avoid adding more than two to a small tank, as they will fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e75L (20 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e. They are excellent candidates for nano tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e They don't need much swimming room as they tend to stay in one \"home\" area. Provide some caves and low-flow areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e They will eat almost anything—flakes, pellets, frozen mysis, and brine shrimp. Feed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003e1–2 times daily\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e They are very resilient to \"new tank\" fluctuations, which is why they are often a hobbyist's first fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819292975338,"sku":"18861","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Ocellaris-Clownfish.jpg?v=1769598027","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/ocellaris","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}