Fish of the Day: Ocellaris Clownfish

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Ocellaris Anemonefish / Amphiprion ocellaris

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Amphiprion ocellaris

COMMON NAME - Ocellaris Anemonefish, (False Clown Anemonefish, False Percula Clownfish)

SIZE - 3.5" (9 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal. (76 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Feed a varied diet of frozen and live marine fare for carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores. Feed min. 2 times a day.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Excellent.

CAPTIVE CARE - Select captive bred for hardiness, with adequate space and hiding places can be kept in groups, usually not aggressive towards other anemone fish, will associate with the following anemones: Heteractis Magnifica, Stichodactyla gigantea, S. Mertensii, will also do fine in captivity without a host anemone.
 

Caring for your picky eaters: What do you feed your finicky fish?

  • Live foods

    Votes: 20 31.3%
  • Frozen meaty foods

    Votes: 52 81.3%
  • Soft pellets

    Votes: 10 15.6%
  • Masstick (or comparable)

    Votes: 7 10.9%
  • Other

    Votes: 3 4.7%
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