Amphiprion ocellaris

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INFORMATION:

Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris Species Authority: Cuvier, 1830 Family: Pomacentridae Common Name: False Clown Anemonefish, Falscher Clown - Anemonenfisch (DE) Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: eastern Indian Ocean including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Malaysia, and northwest Australia to Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines; ranges north to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands. Environment: Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 to 15 meters, usually 3 to 15 meters. Coral reefs and sheltered lagoons up to a depth of 15 meters. Mainly found in or near the anemones Heteractis magnifica, Stichodactyla gigantea, and Stichodactyla mertensii as part of a symbiotic relationship. Reef Safe: Yes Minimum Tank Size: 150 liters Tank Set-up: Marine aquarium with corals, live rocks / rocks, macroalgae, host anemones (may be optional). Contrary to popular advice, clownfish will thrive and even reproduce in a home aquarium without the presence of a host anemone. Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom Lighting: Low to high light but should be subject to a diurnal cycle. Water Flow: Normal flow found in reef tanks or fish only tanks. Size: 8 to 10 cm Lifespan: 6 to 10 years Diet: Omnivore - Provide a varied diet consisting of live food, frozen food, spirulina, flake food, etc. Temperament: Semi-aggressive Care Level: Easy Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months Reproduction: Egg Layer. Protandrous Hermaphrodites - Start off as males, but as they grow, the largest and most dominant fish will turn into a female. Can form a monogamous pair with the female usually larger than the male and will be the primary defender of their territory. Egg-layer, and has been bred in captivity. Gender: All are males when they are born. As they mature and start to pair off the dominant one will change into a female. The female is usually larger than the male and will be the primary defender of their territory. Special Requirement/s: Ideally kept with a host anemone (but not required). Unfortunately, most of their host anemones are difficult to sustain without intense lighting, strong water circulation, and expert care.   Red List Status: Not Evaluated   click here for more information

WATER PARAMETERS:

Specific Gravity: 1.020 to 1.024 Temperature: 24°C to 27°C pH: 8.0 to 8.4

SPECIES COMPATIBILITY CHART - Clownfish:

Angelfish (Dwarf) Groupers Angelfish (Large) Grunts / Sweetlips Anthias Jawfish Basslet Hawkfish Batfish Hogfish Blenny Lionfish / Scorpionfish Boxfish Parrotfish Butterflies Pseudochromis Cardinals Puffers / Porcupines Chromis Seahorse / Pipefish Clownfish Sharks / Rays Damsels Squirrelfish Dartfish Tangs / Surgeons Dragonets Triggerfish Eels Wrasse (Reef Safe) Filefish Wrasse (FO/FOWLR) Foxface / Rabbitfish Corals Gobies Invertibrates

Legend:

Compatible With Caution Not Compatible

References:

Encyclopedia of Life (http://www.eol.org)

Fishbase.org (http://www.fishbase.org)

Fishlore.com (http://www.fishlore.com)

Pet Education (http://www.peteducation.com)

Wikipedia (http://www.wikipedia.org)

Wikimedia Commons (http://commons.wikimedia.org)

Meerwasser-Lexikon (http://www.meerwasser-lexikon.de)

RTAW Reefpedia (http://www.masa.asn.au/masawiki)

Baensch Marine Atlas

The New Marine Aquarium (Michael S. Paletta)