The Picasso Storm Clownfish is a striking captive-bred designer hybrid produced from Amphiprion ocellaris × Amphiprion percula. This variety combines the bold, irregular patterning associated with Picasso-type clownfish with expanded Storm-style white markings, producing highly individual orange, white, and black patterns.
The pair pictured displays extensive white body coverage accented by rich orange coloration and contrasting black markings. Because Picasso Storm Clownfish are selectively bred for pattern variation, each individual develops a unique arrangement of markings.
Sustainable Aquatics identifies the Picasso Storm specifically as an Amphiprion ocellaris × percula hybrid and lists it as captive bred, semi-aggressive, reef compatible, and reaching approximately 3.2 inches.
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.
Picasso Storm Clownfish are hardy, adaptable aquarium fish that readily accept prepared foods. They are reef compatible and do not require a host anemone to thrive.
Care Guide
Scientific Designation: Amphiprion ocellaris × Amphiprion percula
Common Name: Picasso Storm Clownfish
Variety: Designer Ocellaris × Percula Hybrid
Family: Pomacentridae
Availability: Captive Bred / Tank Raised Pair
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; established pairs may become territorial
Reef Compatibility: Reef compatible
Minimum Aquarium Size: 30 gallons recommended for a pair
Maximum Size: Approximately 3.2 inches according to Sustainable Aquatics
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 sufficient swimming space. Sustainable Aquatics recommends an aquarium larger than 30 gallons for this designer line.
Temperament:
Picasso Storm Clownfish are generally manageable community inhabitants but can become territorial once established, especially as a pair. Avoid mixing them with additional clownfish pairs in smaller aquariums.
Reef Compatibility:
Reef compatible. They are not coral predators and are suitable for established reef aquariums.
Diet and Feeding:
Offer a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine pellets and flakes along with mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and other appropriately sized frozen foods. Sustainable Aquatics recommends a combination of frozen foods and dry pellets or flakes.
Host Anemone:
A host anemone is optional. Captive-bred Picasso Storm Clownfish can thrive and form pairs without one.
