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Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
The classic orange clownfish made famous by animation. Hardy and reef-safe, can host anemones.
Care Parameters
Adult size
8 cm
Min tank
100 L
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8–8.4
GH
8–12 dGH
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Middle
Difficulty
Beginner
Schooling
Pairs strongly bonded.
Suitable Equipment
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Common Problems
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Temperature Shock
Sudden temperature swings after water changes, heater failure or power cuts stress fish.
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High Ammonia Poisoning
Elevated ammonia levels cause burns, redness and rapid breathing.
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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Filter Crash
The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.
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Fish Gasping at Surface
Fish hover at the surface, breathing rapidly. A possible oxygen emergency.
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