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A striking dark morph of the common clownfish, the Black Ocellaris features velvety black coloring with bright white bands. It's peaceful, easy to care for, and ideal for nano reefs or beginner saltwater aquarists.

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Black Ocellaris (Amphiprion Ocellaris)

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Black Ocellaris (Amphiprion Ocellaris)

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A striking dark morph of the common clownfish, the Black Ocellaris features velvety black coloring with bright white bands. It's peaceful, easy to care for, and ideal for nano reefs or beginner saltwater aquarists.

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Black Ocellaris (Amphiprion Ocellaris)

Core Details

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Care Level

0

/ 10

Low-maintenance and adaptable. Thrives in nano to mid-sized tanks with stable conditions.

Environment Impact

0

/ 10

Captive-bred and aquacultured extensively. No pressure on wild populations.

Origin
Originally discovered in Darwin, Australia. Now bred globally in marine hatcheries.

Visual & Functional Appeal
Velvety black body with crisp white bands. Offers bold contrast in reef tanks, especially against coral and rock backgrounds. Adds gentle, darting movement.

Purpose
Used as a peaceful centerpiece in nano reefs or community marine tanks. Often develops symbiotic relationships with anemones, offering unique natural behavior.

Importance
Popular among aquarists for its unique coloration, peaceful demeanor, and hardy nature. A great alternative to the standard orange ocellaris for more stylized or minimalistic reef aesthetics.

Included Resources
Does well with live rock, protein skimmer, and moderate reef lighting. No special coral or flow needs. Open aquascapes with hiding spots enhance comfort.

Best Use Cases
Nano reefs, beginner marine tanks, coral-focused aquascapes. Ideal for aquarists who want a marine species that’s hardy, social, and beautiful.

Conservation Context
Completely aquacultured. Zero wild collection. Supports reef-safe aquarium practices.

Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Bubble-tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor)
• Gobies and blennies
• Banggai cardinalfish
• Royal gramma
• Cleaner shrimp

Region (A)
• Latitude: -12.4634° S
• Longitude: 130.8456° E
(Darwin, Australia – original natural morph origin)

Region (B)
• Latitude: -6.2088° S
• Longitude: 106.8456° E
(Jakarta, Indonesia – commercial breeding hub)

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Black Ocellaris (Amphiprion Ocellaris)

Core Details

Highlights

Care Level

0

/ 10

Low-maintenance and adaptable. Thrives in nano to mid-sized tanks with stable conditions.

Environment Impact

0

/ 10

Captive-bred and aquacultured extensively. No pressure on wild populations.

Origin
Originally discovered in Darwin, Australia. Now bred globally in marine hatcheries.

Visual & Functional Appeal
Velvety black body with crisp white bands. Offers bold contrast in reef tanks, especially against coral and rock backgrounds. Adds gentle, darting movement.

Purpose
Used as a peaceful centerpiece in nano reefs or community marine tanks. Often develops symbiotic relationships with anemones, offering unique natural behavior.

Importance
Popular among aquarists for its unique coloration, peaceful demeanor, and hardy nature. A great alternative to the standard orange ocellaris for more stylized or minimalistic reef aesthetics.

Included Resources
Does well with live rock, protein skimmer, and moderate reef lighting. No special coral or flow needs. Open aquascapes with hiding spots enhance comfort.

Best Use Cases
Nano reefs, beginner marine tanks, coral-focused aquascapes. Ideal for aquarists who want a marine species that’s hardy, social, and beautiful.

Conservation Context
Completely aquacultured. Zero wild collection. Supports reef-safe aquarium practices.

Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Bubble-tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor)
• Gobies and blennies
• Banggai cardinalfish
• Royal gramma
• Cleaner shrimp

Region (A)
• Latitude: -12.4634° S
• Longitude: 130.8456° E
(Darwin, Australia – original natural morph origin)

Region (B)
• Latitude: -6.2088° S
• Longitude: 106.8456° E
(Jakarta, Indonesia – commercial breeding hub)

How Many Can I Keep?

Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.

e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)

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Black Ocellaris (Amphiprion Ocellaris)

Core Details

Highlights

Care Level

0

/ 10

Low-maintenance and adaptable. Thrives in nano to mid-sized tanks with stable conditions.

Environment Impact

0

/ 10

Captive-bred and aquacultured extensively. No pressure on wild populations.

Origin
Originally discovered in Darwin, Australia. Now bred globally in marine hatcheries.

Visual & Functional Appeal
Velvety black body with crisp white bands. Offers bold contrast in reef tanks, especially against coral and rock backgrounds. Adds gentle, darting movement.

Purpose
Used as a peaceful centerpiece in nano reefs or community marine tanks. Often develops symbiotic relationships with anemones, offering unique natural behavior.

Importance
Popular among aquarists for its unique coloration, peaceful demeanor, and hardy nature. A great alternative to the standard orange ocellaris for more stylized or minimalistic reef aesthetics.

Included Resources
Does well with live rock, protein skimmer, and moderate reef lighting. No special coral or flow needs. Open aquascapes with hiding spots enhance comfort.

Best Use Cases
Nano reefs, beginner marine tanks, coral-focused aquascapes. Ideal for aquarists who want a marine species that’s hardy, social, and beautiful.

Conservation Context
Completely aquacultured. Zero wild collection. Supports reef-safe aquarium practices.

Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Bubble-tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor)
• Gobies and blennies
• Banggai cardinalfish
• Royal gramma
• Cleaner shrimp

Region (A)
• Latitude: -12.4634° S
• Longitude: 130.8456° E
(Darwin, Australia – original natural morph origin)

Region (B)
• Latitude: -6.2088° S
• Longitude: 106.8456° E
(Jakarta, Indonesia – commercial breeding hub)

How Many Can I Keep?

Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.

e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)

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