Snow Onyx Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Snow Onyx Clownfish display a dark charcoal to black body coloration with white or pale markings, distinguished by their minimal white striping compared to standard Ocellaris clownfish. They have the characteristic rounded body shape and venomous spines 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 Snow Onyx Clownfish
Easy - Designer variant combining Snowflake and Onyx patterns. Best suited for beginners.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, primarily found in coral reef environments from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and Vanuatu.
Keeper notes
Selectively bred designer variant. Mix of Snowflake and Onyx patterns. Popular variant.
Log Snow Onyx Clownfish in your reef tank
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