???? Amphiprion ocellaris “DaVinci”

Common name: Ocellaris Clownfish / False Percula Clownfish
Scientific name: Amphiprion ocellaris
Color variety: DaVinci
Family: Pomacentridae
Origin: Western Pacific
Natural habitat: Coral reefs and lagoons
Adult size: approx. 8–11 cm
Lifespan: approx. 8–15 years, potentially longer with proper care
Difficulty: ???? Easy to moderate
Temperature: approx. 24–27 °C
pH: approx. 8.0–8.4
Salinity: approx. 1.023–1.026 SG
Diet: Omnivorous
Behavior: Peaceful, active and site-attached
Recommended aquarium size: approx. 150 liters or larger for a pair

???? Characteristics

The DaVinci Ocellaris Clownfish is a particularly attractive captive-bred variety of Amphiprion ocellaris. It is characterized by irregular white markings and varying amounts of black pigmentation between and around the white bars.

Because the pattern is selectively bred, every DaVinci clownfish can have a unique appearance. This individual pattern is one of the main reasons why this variety is so popular among marine aquarists.

???? Care & Husbandry

Amphiprion ocellaris is considered one of the easier clownfish species to keep and is therefore also suitable for aquarists with some experience in marine aquariums.

A pair should be provided with sufficient swimming space as well as suitable hiding places and structures to establish a territory.

A host anemone is not essential for keeping Ocellaris Clownfish. They can thrive perfectly well without an anemone and may sometimes adopt corals or other structures as a substitute host.

Suitable natural host anemones can also be offered in an established reef aquarium.

❤️ Behavior & Social Structure

Ocellaris Clownfish usually live as a bonded pair or within a small social group. Their social structure is based on a strict hierarchy.

The largest individual is the female, while the next-largest individual is the breeding male.

An interesting characteristic of clownfish is that all individuals are initially male. If the dominant female disappears, the breeding male can change sex and become the new female.

Amphiprion ocellaris is generally peaceful toward other suitable reef inhabitants, although pairs can become territorial around their chosen host or home area.

???? Diet

The DaVinci Ocellaris Clownfish is an omnivore and should be offered a varied diet.

Suitable foods include:

• High-quality marine pellets and flakes
• Frozen Artemia and Mysis
• Small pieces of krill
• Zooplankton and other suitable marine foods

A varied and nutritious diet helps maintain good health, growth, coloration and overall vitality.

???? The “DaVinci” Variety

“DaVinci” does not refer to a separate species. It is a selectively bred color and pattern variety of Amphiprion ocellaris.

Breeders select individuals with particularly pronounced and irregular white markings and use them in further breeding programs. As a result, the exact pattern can vary considerably from one fish to another.

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