Black and White Ocellaris

Amphiprion ocellaris

Suggested Tank

20+ gallons

Max Size

3.5 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

The Black and White Ocellaris is a variety of clownfish, known for its distinctive black and white coloration. It is a popular choice for saltwater aquariums due to its hardy nature and relatively easy care requirements. These fish are also known for their symbiotic relationship with certain types of anemones.

Reef Safe?

Yes, the Black and White Ocellaris is considered reef safe and is an excellent choice for a reef aquarium.

Environment

The Black and White Ocellaris needs a tank with plenty of hiding places and a suitable anemone for it to form a symbiotic relationship with. The tank should be well-filtered and maintained at a stable temperature.

Behavior

These fish are generally peaceful, but can be territorial, especially if they have established a relationship with an anemone. They will often form a mated pair with another Ocellaris in the tank.

Owner Reviews

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Pellets, mysis shrimp

Wonderful addition to the tank! Cute personality and very active. He comes up to the front when I'm around to beg for food and hosts pretty much any coral. At my LFS he was switching between hosting a hammer, toadstool, xenia, and a duncan. He has also been very willing to bond with my established ocellaris which has been great.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mysis

Is a nice color change to your common clownfish colors with more black than anything would recommend especially to newcomers

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Maurice

Maurice

@Maurice

4 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Pellets, mysis, artemia, copepods, other meaty food

The black and white ocellaris varies a bit in colour with some examples being completely black and white and some other examples with black and white body and orange face. This fish is visible almost all the time. If kept together they should be paired. Funny fish with a lot of character.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 18 Gallons
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