Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The ocellaris clownfish is a small damselfish with a distinctive orange body marked by three vertical white bands edged in black. Males typically grow slightly larger than females, reaching up to 4.3 inches, with a stocky, oval-shaped body and rounded fins.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, ocellaris clownfish thrive on a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and copepods. Supplement with occasional vegetable matter such as spirulina flakes.
Difficulty and care for the Ocellaris Clownfish
Ocellaris clownfish are among the easiest reef aquarium fish to keep, making them ideal for beginners. They are hardy, adaptable to captivity, and do well in established aquariums with stable parameters.
Common health issues
Ich, marine velvet, bacterial infections, nutritional deficiencies from poor diet
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to Indonesia, found in anemone-associated reef environments throughout the western Pacific Ocean.
Log Ocellaris 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 Ocellaris Clownfish alongside everything else in your reef.
