Black & White Darwin Clownfish - Amphiprion Ocellaris

The Black & White Darwin Clownfish is a striking designer variant of the Ocellaris Clownfish, featuring bold black and white coloration with minimal orange accents. This unique morph offers a dramatic contrast and a semi-aggressive temperament, making it a captivating addition to reef and marine community aquariums.

Description:

Common Name: Black & White Darwin Clownfish

Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris

Family: Pomacentridae

Size: 3–4 inches (7.5–10 cm)

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Difficulty: Easy

Reef Safe: Yes

Native Region:

This designer morph is a selectively bred variety of the Ocellaris Clownfish, originally native to the Indo-Pacific coral reefs.

Aquarium Setup:

Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons

Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)

pH: 8.0–8.4

Salinity: 1.023–1.025

Substrate: Live rock with open areas and potential hosting sites like anemones or soft corals.

Additional Tips:

• Designer Morph: Known for its unique high-contrast black and white pattern with little to no orange.

• Compatibility: Best kept singly or in pairs; may become territorial with other clownfish or similar species.

• Diet: Omnivorous; feed a mix of marine flakes, pellets, mysis shrimp, and frozen foods.

• Anemone Hosting: May host anemones naturally, though not required for their health or behavior.