Ocellaris Clownfish

Ocellaris Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Also known as: False Percula Clownfish, Nemo Fish, Common Clownfish

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Reef Safe

The 'Nemo' fish. Most popular marine fish, now widely captive-bred. Orange body with three white bars edged in black.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

3"
7.6 cm

Lifespan

10–15 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

One of the easiest saltwater fish. Captive-bred specimens are hardier than wild-caught. Keep as a pair — they form bonded pairs.

Feeding

Marine pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and flakes. Easy to feed.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Convict Tang 8" Azure Damselfish 2.5" Springer's Damselfish 2"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Naso Tang 18" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Blonde Naso Tang 16" Desjardin's Sailfin Tang 16"

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