The Ocellaris Clownfish
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Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 Time: 5:16 AM
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Recommended minimum tank size: 20 gallons
Care level: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
The Ocellaris clownfish originates from the Indo-Pacific, but many found in the aquarium trade are actually tank-bred which makes them much easier to care for. The Ocellaris clownfish is a great fish for the beginner due to its ease of care, fabulous colors, and peaceful temperament. Feeding: The Ocellaris Clownfish will eat most meaty and herbivore foods. Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, squid bits, and any other small frozen foods are acceptable.
General Clownfish facts:
Do Clownfish Need a Sea Anemone? One question a lot of fish enthusiasts have is whether or not clownfish need an anemone to survive in the aquarium. Although clownfish are a symbiotic species, they can still thrive without an anemone.
Mutualism of the Clownfish and Anemone Much like the way aphids produce a "Milk" for ants that in return guard the aphids from predators, clownfish and sea anemones also form a mutaulism. The clownfish benefits from the protection and housing of the sea anemone while the anemone benefits from the food the clownfish lures in.
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