The Bullethole Snowflake Clownfish is a distinctive captive-bred designer form of the Ocellaris Clownfish, scientifically known as Amphiprion ocellaris. This variety features dramatically expanded white Snowflake patterning accented by isolated dark spots or “bulletholes,” creating a highly individual appearance from fish to fish.
The pair pictured displays extensive white coloration across the body, contrasting orange faces and fins, and irregular dark markings within the white pattern. Because designer clownfish are selectively bred for pattern variation, no two Bullethole Snowflakes are exactly alike.
This listing is for a captive-bred/tank-raised pair 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.
As a designer form of A. ocellaris, Bullethole Snowflake Clownfish share the hardy nature and adaptable aquarium behavior of standard Ocellaris Clownfish. They are reef compatible, readily accept prepared foods, and do not require a host anemone to thrive.
Wild-type Amphiprion ocellaris reaches a documented maximum total length of 11 cm, approximately 4.3 inches.
Care Guide
Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris Cuvier, 1830
Common Name: Bullethole Snowflake Clownfish
Variety: Designer Ocellaris Clownfish
Family: Pomacentridae
Availability: Captive Bred / Tank Raised Pair
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive; established pairs may become territorial
Reef Compatibility: Reef compatible
Minimum Aquarium Size: 30 gallons recommended for a pair
Maximum Size: Approximately 4.3 inches (11 cm total length)
Diet: Omnivore
Temperature: 74–80°F
Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.026
pH: 8.1–8.4
Aquarium Requirements:
Provide a stable, established marine aquarium with rockwork for shelter and adequate swimming space. A host anemone is not necessary for captive-bred Bullethole Snowflake Clownfish.
Temperament:
Like other A. ocellaris varieties, these clownfish are generally manageable community fish, although an established pair can become territorial around a preferred host, spawning site, or section of the aquarium.
Reef Compatibility:
Reef compatible. Bullethole Snowflake Clownfish are not coral predators and are well suited to reef aquariums.
Diet and Feeding:
Offer 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.
Host Anemone:
A host anemone is optional. Wild Amphiprion ocellaris naturally associates with Heteractis magnifica, Stichodactyla gigantea, and Stichodactyla mertensii. Captive-bred designer forms can thrive without an anemone.
