Ocellaris Clown Med

Identification:The Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish has many unique advantages over the wild-caught Ocellaris species. For one, the Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish is very hardy and more accustomed to conditions found in home aquariums. Therefore, it makes a great choice for beginners and seasoned aquarists. You can also help protect the fragile reef environments of the world by purchasing Tank-Bred species when available. Last, the Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish can also be kept with a variety of other tank-bred clownfish, just make sure they are introduced into the aquarium at the same time. If you are interested in attempting to breed clownfish, the Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish is also easy to breed in the home aquarium. The Tank-Bred Ocellaris Clownfish is an egg layer and will deposit the eggs on a flat surface and defend the eggs from other tankmates. The eggs will normally hatch in 6-11 days depending on the water temperature. The fry must be reared in a separate aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair and the two fish will usually stay close to each other most of the time, in the aquarium. Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish Level of Care: Easy Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"