Common
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[edit] Common Clownfish, "Nemo"Scientific Name Amphiprion Ocellaris Max. Size: 8cm Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger Aggression: Peaceful Hardiness: Hardy Reef-Safe: Yes Available as captive-bred: Yes |
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Physical Description
The common clownfish or ocellaris clownfish is orange to dark orange with three thick white stripes. It closely resembles the percula clownfish in appearance and is sometimes sold as this, although it is not.
Distribution
Very popular fish that you will find at almost all aquatic shops.
Taxonomic Stuff you know you Care About
- Family: Pomacentridae
- Genus: Premnas
- Species: Amphiprion
Behavior
Friendly
Feeding
Brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, most frozen meaty preparations
Breeding
Tank bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium. These fish are egg layers and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface, and defend the eggs from other tank mates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium on a diet of rotifers then baby brine shrimp.
Social Structure
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Additional Notes
Common clownfish are very loveable and interesting fish. Ideal for beginner aquarists.
