{"product_id":"captive-bred-midnight-lightning-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-ocellaris","title":"Captive-Bred Midnight Lightning 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\u003eMidnight Lightning Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive captive-bred designer form of the Ocellaris Clownfish, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This variety is characterized by a dark brown to black body accented with irregular white markings that can resemble flashes or streaks of lightning.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea \u0026amp; Reef developed the Midnight Lightning by breeding its \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Clownfish with its Phantom Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individuals vary considerably in pattern, with some showing a jagged white head stripe, broken middle markings, or lightning-like white patches on the body. Young fish may initially appear brownish and darken significantly as they mature. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eA. ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e designer varieties, Midnight Lightning Clownfish are hardy, adaptable, and reef compatible. They do not require a host anemone to thrive, although an established pair may adopt an anemone, coral, or other preferred area of the aquarium as a territory.\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 Midnight Lightning 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 \u003cstrong\u003e4 inches (10 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Midnight Lightning line \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. A host anemone is not required. For a pair, I would recommend \u003cstrong\u003e30 gallons or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is also consistent with captive-breeder guidance for this variety. \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\u003eMidnight Lightning Clownfish generally display the relatively manageable temperament associated with \u003cem\u003eA. ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e. Juveniles are usually peaceful, while adults—especially established females and bonded pairs—may 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 They are not coral predators and are appropriate for 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. Captive-bred Midnight Lightning Clownfish readily accept standard 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. As an \u003cem\u003eA. ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e variety, Midnight Lightning Clownfish can thrive without one in captivity.\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":51733808939241,"sku":"TR AU2616","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-midnight-lightning-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-ocellaris.jpg?v=1787774585","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-midnight-lightning-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-ocellaris","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}