Product Description
The Da Vinci Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris variant) is a stunning designer variant of the popular Ocellaris Clownfish, prized for its bold, irregular white striping pattern and deep orange body. Each fish displays a unique pattern, making every individual visually distinctive and highly sought after in the marine aquarium hobby.
Hardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly, this clownfish thrives in reef and fish-only marine aquariums. It is known for its playful behaviour, strong personality, and willingness to host in anemones or even alternative structures such as corals or rockwork.
Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris (designer variant)
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Common Name: Da Vinci Clownfish
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Care Level: Easy
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (territorial when paired or breeding)
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Diet: Omnivore (marine pellets, flakes, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood)
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Minimum Tank Size: 80 litres (pair)
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Water Temperature: 24–27°C
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pH: 8.1–8.4
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Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
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Maximum Size: 8–10cm
Feeding
Feed 1–2 times daily with a varied diet of high-quality marine pellets, flakes, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Regular feeding helps maintain strong colour and health.
Aquarium Setup
Provide a stable reef aquarium with live rock, caves, and optional host anemones. They adapt well to a variety of reef-safe setups and are highly resilient once established.
Compatibility
Suitable with:
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Tangs
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Wrasses
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Gobies
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Blennies
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Dartfish
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Peaceful reef fish
Avoid housing with:
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Highly aggressive species in small tanks
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Other clownfish unless forming a bonded pair or in large systems
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Overly territorial fish in confined aquariums
The Da Vinci Clownfish is a beautiful designer marine fish that combines striking pattern variation with the hardy, adaptable nature of classic clownfish, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced reef aquarists.
