All fish / Pomacentridae

Common clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Also known as clownfish, ocellaris, nemo, false percula, 小丑鱼, 公子小丑, ikan badut

Orange with three white bands edged in black. Captive-bred fish are widely available and hardier than wild ones.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Semi

Adult size

9 cm

Temperature

24 to 27 °C

pH

8.1 to 8.4

Smallest tank

75 litres

Keep as

One pair

Diet

Omnivore: marine pellets, mysis

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

15 years or more

Water

Marine (saltwater)

Wild range

Indo-Pacific reefs

Breeding

Pairs lay eggs beside an anemone or rock; larvae need rotifers, then baby brine shrimp.

Good to know

Does not need an anemone in captivity. Prefer captive-bred fish.