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Ocellaris Clownfish

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Ocellaris Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

The classic 'Nemo' clownfish: orange with three white bars. Hardy, captive-bred, and a perfect first marine fish.

Min Tank20 gal
Temp74-82F
pH8.1-8.4

Tank Mates

  • Royal Gramma
  • Firefish Goby
  • Banggai Cardinal
  • most peaceful reef fish

Feeding Tips

Marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp.

Care Level

Beginner: the easiest saltwater fish

Beginner Tip

A host anemone is NOT required, captive-bred clowns happily live without one.

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