Ocellaris Clownfish – Amphiprion ocellaris

A classic reef aquarium favorite, the Ocellaris Clownfish is known for its bright orange coloration, bold white bands, peaceful temperament, and excellent adaptability to captive aquarium life.

This species is a great choice for both newer reef keepers and experienced aquarists. Ocellaris Clownfish are hardy, active, and generally reef-safe, making them well suited for mixed reef aquariums.

Key Features

• Scientific name: Amphiprion ocellaris

• Common name: Ocellaris Clownfish

• Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive

• Reef safe: Yes

• Care level: Easy

• Adult size: Approximately 3–4 inches

• Minimum aquarium size: 20 gallons

• Diet: Omnivore

• Water temperature: 75–80°F

• Salinity: 1.023–1.026 specific gravity

• Recommended pH: 8.1–8.4

Aquarium Care

Ocellaris Clownfish adapt well to stable marine aquariums and do not require an anemone to thrive.

They can be kept individually, as a bonded pair, or with other compatible reef fish. When keeping multiple clownfish, introducing a compatible pair is generally preferable to adding several unrelated individuals.

Provide stable water parameters, good filtration, and areas of rockwork where the fish can establish a territory.

Feeding

Ocellaris Clownfish are omnivores and should be offered a varied diet including:

• High-quality marine pellets

• Frozen mysis shrimp

• Brine shrimp

• Chopped marine foods

• Quality flakes

Feed small portions once or twice daily.

Reef Compatibility

Ocellaris Clownfish are considered reef-safe and generally coexist well with corals and most marine invertebrates.

They may adopt an anemone, coral, or another area of the aquarium as a host, but an anemone is not required.

Francois Neo AquaStudio Selection

Our livestock is selected with attention to health, behavior, condition and overall aquarium suitability.

Availability may vary depending on current livestock inventory.

Actual coloration, size and markings may vary from one individual to another.