{"product_id":"captive-bred-black-storm-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-ocellaris-02","title":"Captive-Bred Black Storm Clownfish Pair – 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 selectively bred designer form of the Ocellaris Clownfish, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This variety is prized for its dramatic black-and-white coloration and highly irregular Storm patterning, which can vary considerably from one individual to another.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair pictured shows extensive contrasting black and white patterning, with each fish displaying its own unique arrangement of markings. That individual variation is one of the defining characteristics of Black Storm Clownfish and makes each pair visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive-bred\/tank-raised pair\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eAs a designer form of \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e, Black Storm Clownfish share the hardy nature, reef compatibility, and adaptable aquarium behavior of standard Ocellaris Clownfish. They readily accept prepared foods and do not require a host anemone to thrive.\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 Pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive; established pairs may become territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons recommended for a pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 inches; \u003cem\u003eA. ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e can reach about 4.3 inches total length\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 saltwater aquarium with rockwork for shelter and sufficient swimming space. A host anemone is not required for captive-bred Black Storm Clownfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Storm Clownfish generally retain the relatively manageable temperament of Ocellaris Clownfish. An established pair may become territorial around a preferred resting site, spawning area, or host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Storm Clownfish are not coral predators and are well suited to reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine pellets and flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and other appropriately sized frozen or prepared marine foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Anemone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA host anemone is optional. Captive-bred Black Storm Clownfish can live successfully and form pairs without one.\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":51734738927849,"sku":"TR AU2624","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-black-storm-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-ocellaris-02.jpg?v=1787784499","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-black-storm-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-ocellaris-02","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}