The Darwin clonfish will develop the full deep black as they age. Young fish often show some hue of orange as seen in the second photo.
Also Known As: Darwin Ocellaris, Darwins, Black Percula
Indigenous To: Darwin region of Australia
Behavior:
Like all clownfishes, Amphiprion ocellaris is a sequential hermaphrodite. The largest individual present will exert dominance and become reproductively female. The next largest fish will become reproductively male. Remaining smaller individuals are usually tolerated but will not be reproductively active.
Black Ocellaris (Amphiprion Ocellaris), Captive-Bred Proaqutix
Species: Amphiprion ocellaris
Common: Darwin Clownfish, Captive-Bred Proaquatix®
Category: Clownfish - ocellaris
Size: ~1 inch
REEF SAFE : YES
Aquarium Size : Nano and Above
ORIGIN: Captive Bred
Feeding: 3-5 times per week. Accepting Flake, Pellet, Frozen
Aggression: Moderate, Bonding with another clownfish is possible, please contact us for details or reseach bonding clownfish.