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Clownfish
BeginnerAmphiprion ocellaris
The iconic marine fish made famous by film. Lives in symbiosis with anemones, hiding among tentacles. Perennial beginner's choice in saltwater fishkeeping. Pair keeping enables breeding.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
24〜27℃
Lifespan
6-10 years
Size
8-11cm
Diet
Omnivore (marine flakes, brine shrimp, frozen food)
About
The ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris), widely known as the 'Nemo fish', is a small marine fish of the family Pomacentridae found throughout coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Its vivid orange body marked with three white bands makes it one of the most recognizable aquarium fish in the world. It lives symbiotically with sea anemones, having developed immunity to their stinging tentacles. This species is a sequential hermaphrodite: the dominant individual in a group becomes female. Captive-bred specimens are widely available, making it one of the most beginner-friendly saltwater fish. While it can thrive without an anemone host, the symbiotic pairing provides exceptional display value.
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Basic Info
Origin
Coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from southern Japan to northern Australia
Lifespan
6-10 years
Size
8-11cm
Temperature
24〜27℃
Diet
Omnivore (marine flakes, brine shrimp, frozen food)
Care Guide
Tank Size
45cm+. 60cm+ recommended if keeping anemones
Water
Care Specifications
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Min. Tank
- 76 L
PeacefulReef safe
Sources: LiveAquaria
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / 環境省 特定動物リスト / 環境省 特定外来生物等一覧
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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