Darwin Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bright orange body with white vertical bands edged in black, and a distinctive white-ringed black spot on the posterior dorsal fin (ocellus). Compact, oval body shape typical of clownfish.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, zooplankton, brine shrimp, mysid shrimp, small crustaceans, frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp), and prepared foods.
Difficulty and care for the Darwin Clownfish
Easy - Natural variant from Darwin, Australia. Best suited for beginners.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea of northeastern Australia to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Keeper notes
Natural black variant from Darwin, Australia. Distinct from Zombie variant. Popular variant.
Log Darwin Clownfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Darwin Clownfish alongside everything else in your reef.
