{"product_id":"captive-bred-black-storm-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris","title":"Captive-Bred Black Storm Clownfish – Amphiprion ocellaris","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-2866386370645\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-wytcido buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-zpxbrfu buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-zggiour buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Storm Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive captive-bred designer variety of the Ocellaris Clownfish, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Black Storms develop a dramatic black-and-white appearance with highly variable irregular markings, giving individual fish their own unique pattern.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Storm line originated from an unusual mutation that appeared during Sea \u0026amp; Reef Aquaculture's selective breeding of its MochaVinci Clownfish. That fish was subsequently paired with a Black Ocellaris Clownfish, producing offspring with the exaggerated white and black pattern that became the Black Storm strain. Black Storm Clownfish were first commercially released in November 2017. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Black Storms may initially display dark brown coloration rather than the intense black associated with mature specimens. According to the breeder, juveniles become jet black as they grow, typically as they reach approximately 1¼–1¾ inches. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred\/tank raised\u003c\/strong\u003e and maintained at Pacific East Aquaculture in dedicated systems separate from our wild-collected fish. Our captive-bred and tank-raised saltwater fish are carefully observed and maintained under professional husbandry protocols prior to sale, without the routine conditioning and proactive treatment protocols used for wild-collected specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike standard Ocellaris Clownfish, Black Storms are hardy and relatively peaceful. They are \u003cstrong\u003ereef compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e and can thrive with or without a host anemone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e Cuvier, 1830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Storm Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designer Ocellaris Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive; territorial behavior may increase when mature or paired\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 inches for the Black Storm line; wild-type \u003cem\u003eA. ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e is documented to 11 cm (about 4.3 inches) total length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide a stable, established marine aquarium with rockwork for shelter and adequate swimming space. A host anemone is \u003cstrong\u003enot required\u003c\/strong\u003e for Black Storm Clownfish to thrive. The breeder specifically notes that they do well in aquariums with or without an anemone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Storms have care and behavioral characteristics similar to standard Ocellaris Clownfish. They are generally relatively peaceful and hardy, although mature individuals and established pairs can defend their preferred territory. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Storm Clownfish generally do not harm corals or other sessile reef invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine pellets and flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and other appropriately sized frozen and prepared marine foods. Captive-bred Black Storms readily accept common prepared aquarium diets. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Anemone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA host anemone is optional. Wild \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e naturally associates with several host anemones, including \u003cem\u003eHeteractis magnifica\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStichodactyla gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eStichodactyla mertensii\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proaquatix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732605534441,"sku":"TR AU2609","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-black-storm-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris.jpg?v=1787765431","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-black-storm-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}