{"product_id":"captive-bred-large-ocellaris-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-ocellaris","title":"Captive-Bred Large Ocellaris 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\u003eOcellaris Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the best-known and most popular marine aquarium fishes. Its bright orange body, three contrasting white bands, and dark fin edging create the classic clownfish appearance recognized by aquarists worldwide.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003elarge captive-bred\/tank-raised pair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ocellaris Clownfish form stable pairs and are protandrous hermaphrodites, meaning individuals begin life as males and the dominant fish in a pair develops into the female. FishBase documents distinct pair formation and a maximum total length of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11 cm, or 4.3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair is 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\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e is naturally distributed through the Indo-West Pacific, including the eastern Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and northwestern Australia. In nature, the species inhabits shallow coral reefs and calm lagoons, generally at depths of about 1–15 meters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcellaris Clownfish are hardy, adaptable, and reef compatible. A host anemone is not necessary for captive-bred specimens to thrive, making them suitable for both reef aquariums and traditional marine community systems.\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 Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocellaris Clownfish, Common Clownfish, False Percula Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised Pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Offered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large 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 \u003cstrong\u003e4.3 inches (11 cm total length)\u003c\/strong\u003e \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 sufficient swimming space. Since this listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003elarge established pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, provide adequate territory around their preferred resting or nesting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOcellaris Clownfish are among the more manageable clownfish species, but an established pair can defend its preferred territory, especially when spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocellaris 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 quality marine pellets and flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine foods, and other appropriately sized frozen or prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Anemone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA host anemone is optional. In nature, \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e is associated with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeteractis magnifica, Stichodactyla gigantea,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStichodactyla mertensii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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