Ocellaris Clownfish : Care And Requirements Of The Nemo Clownfish
Written by Roman Veaila
Sunday, 06 September 2009 08:13
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| The Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion Ocellaris) reigns supreme in the most popular marine fish category. It shares its throne with the Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion Percula), since they look ent | |
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rely alike to most people. They are the marine aquarium hobby's greatest representatives. Many people might correlate their popularity with the release of the hit animated film, Finding Nemo. What they wouldn't know is the fact that these clown fish were just as popular before the film was released.
by RomanVeaila In terms of recognition, the Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion Ocellaris) is the undisputed king. It shares its title with the Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion Percula), since they look entirely alike to most people. They are the marine aquarium hobby's greatest representatives. Many people might correlate their popularity with the release of the hit animated fil |
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by RomanVeaila In terms of recognition, the Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion Ocellaris) is the undisputed king. It shares its title with the Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion Percula), since they look entirely alike to most people. They are the marine aquarium hobby's greatest representatives. Many people might correlate their popularity with the release of the hit animated film, Finding Nemo. What they wouldn't know is the fact that these clown fish were just as popular before the film was released. Ocellaris clownfish are staple offerings in the hobby. Heavily collected from South East Asia, they are the most plentiful ornamental marine fish at the moment. Walk into any marine pet store and you're bound to come across one ocellaris for sale. They are also heavily bred in captivity with tank-raised ocellaris priced a little higher than wild caught specimens. These fishes are all orange with a thick white band (outlined with black) running down their bodies, heads and right before their tails. Percula and ocellaris are almost indistinguishable to the untrained eye. Physically however, they are both different. They both have a different number of dorsal spines, 10 for percula and 11 for the percula. Fortunately, there is an easier way. The black outlines around their white bands are thicker and more pronounced on the percula than they are on the ocellaris. They are a very cheap fish, for as little as $10 you can have an ocellaris clownfish. Expect to pay a few bucks more for tank-raised ocellaris. Given a choice, always choose tank-raised ocellaris as they're generally hardier than wild caught specimens. Their common names include the false percula clown and the false clown anemonefish. They are called anemonefish because of the symbiotic relationship they have with anemones. They have developed a way to avoid ge |
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by RomanVeaila In terms of recognition, the Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion Ocellaris) is the undisputed king. It shares its title with the Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion Percula), since they look entirely alike to most people. They are the marine aquarium hobby's greatest representatives. Many people might correlate their popularity with the release of the hit animated film, Finding Nemo. What they wouldn't know is the fact that these clown fish were just as popular before the film was released. Ocellaris clownfish are staple offerings in the hobby. Heavily collected from South East Asia, they are the most plentiful ornamental marine fis |
| The Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion Ocellaris) reigns supreme in the most popular marine fish category. It shares its throne with the Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion Percula), since they look entirely alike to most people. They are the marine aquarium hobby's greatest representatives. Many people might correlate their popularity with the release of the hit animated film, Finding Nemo. What they wouldn't know is the fact that these clown fish were just as popular before the film was released.
by RomanVeaila In terms of recognition, the Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion Ocellaris) is the undisputed king. It shares its title with the Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion Percula), since they look entirely alike to most people. They are the marine aquarium hobby's greatest representatives. Many people might correlate their popularity with the release of the hit animated film, Finding Nemo. What they wouldn't know is the fact that these clown fish were just as popular before the film was released. Ocellaris clownfish are staple offerings in the hobby. Heavily collected from South East Asia, they are the most plentiful ornamental marine fish at the moment. Walk into any marine pet store and you're bound to come across one ocellaris for sale. They are also heavily bred in captivity with tank-raised ocellaris priced a little higher than wild caught specimens. These fishes are all orange with a thick white band (outlined with black) running down their bodies, heads and right before their tails. Percula and ocellaris are almost indistinguishable to the untrained eye. Physically however, they are both different. They both have a different number of dorsal spines, 10 for percula and 11 for the percula. Fortunately, there is an easier way. The black outlines around their white bands are thicker and more pronounced on the percula than they are on the ocellaris. They are a very cheap fish, for as little as $10 you can have an ocellaris clownfish. Expect to pay a few bucks more for tank-raised ocellaris. Given a choice, always choose tank-raised ocellaris as they're generally hardier than wild caught specimens. Their common names include the false percula clown and the false clown anemonefish. They are called anemonefish because of the symbiotic relationship they have with anemones. They have developed a way to avoid getting stung by the anemone, it is speculated that clownfish produce a mucus that renders them invisible to the anemone. In the wild ocellaris clownfish are always found nestled within their host anemones, however, these anemones are not needed in the aquarium. Generally peaceful, these cownfish get along well with a wide variety of tank mates. However, they do not get along well with other species of clownfish, especially those outside their species. There are three choices to be had when looking to acquire a pair of ocellaris clownfish :- * Acquire a mated pair from the LFS * Get a large and a small one, introduce them together and pray they pair up * Put two small ones together and let them work it out, the winner will turn into a female There are no guarantees that options 2 and 3 will work. Considered a small fish, ocellaris clownfish only reach 3 inches in length. They are a site attached fish, which means they do not leave their territory (a small area) all that often. Their territory can be anything from a pile of rocks to an anemone. They have also been known to host other corals like elegance or mushroom corals. Because of this behavior they can be kept in aquariums no larger than 20 gallons. These fishes are very easy to feed because they consume almost anything offered. While they are omnivores in the wild, they will eat both algae and meaty foods in an aquarium. They should be fed a wide variety of foods. Some good dry foods to feed are Formula One, Formula Two and Prime Reef. Formula two is a seafood mix with an added amount of algae thrown into it while Prime reef is mostly made up of seafood. The best pellet food on the market are those made by New Life Spectrum. Add in some frozen food like krill or mysis shrimp and you're set. Overall, with their hardy nature, good looks and endearing nature, they are a great choice for hobbyists from all experience levels. About the Author: Roman Veaila is a hobbyist that has kept numerous reef aquariums. In his spare time he writes guides on sal***er fishes. Visit his hubpage for a more detailed guide on the Ocellaris Clownfish as well as other popular Clownfish.
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