{"product_id":"davinci-clownfish-grade-b-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater","title":"DaVinci Clownfish Grade B (Amphiprion ocellaris)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F2F5;border-left:4px solid #0B7285;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh out of quarantine.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one just cleared our in-store QT: observed, treated preventatively, and eating prepared food before it hit the sales floor.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDaVinci Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is what happens when you take the most recognisable fish in the ocean and let the bars run. Instead of three clean white stripes, a DaVinci wears soft, wavy, brush-stroked bands with irregular black outlines, so every single fish is patterned differently. It is a captive-bred designer ocellaris, which means it is hardier than a wild clown, eats prepared food from day one, and takes nothing off the reef. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the paintwork it is still an ocellaris: bulletproof, endlessly entertaining, and one of the best first saltwater fish anyone can buy. It does not need an anemone, it stays around three inches, and it will happily host in a rock crevice, a powerhead, or nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAbout Grade B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea \u0026amp; Reef grade their DaVinci line by how much the white markings spread and merge. \u003cstrong\u003eGrade B\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps all three bands distinct, with soft wavy edges and irregular borders, and sometimes two bands fused on one side only. Grade A has two fully fused bands per side, and Extreme has three fused on at least one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractically speaking, a Grade B is the most \"clownfish-looking\" of the DaVincis: unmistakably a designer fish, but still reading as a clownfish at a glance rather than a white fish with orange patches. It is also the most affordable way into the line, and since the pattern is unique to each individual, no two Grade B DaVincis look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons and up for a single fish or a pair. They are not big swimmers and settle into a small territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore and completely undemanding. A quality marine pellet plus frozen mysis and enriched brine. Captive-bred fish take prepared food immediately, no weaning required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-aggressive in the clownfish way. Peaceful with most tankmates, but it will defend its chosen spot and can bully other clownfish. One clown or one bonded pair per tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e clownfish are sequential hermaphrodites. The dominant fish becomes female. To make a pair, add a noticeably smaller fish at the same time or shortly after, and let them sort it out. Two similar-sized adults introduced later often fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnemone not required:\u003c\/strong\u003e nice to watch, but entirely optional. Captive-bred ocellaris frequently ignore anemones and host in a coral, a rock, or a corner of the glass instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, salinity 1.020 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4. Hardy and forgiving, which is why they suit new reefkeepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, completely. It will not bother corals or inverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDaVinci Clownfish, DaVinci Ocellaris, Designer Clownfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e (DaVinci designer strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGrade B, three distinct bands with soft wavy edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive bred (aquacultured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive, territorial with other clownfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore, eats prepared food readily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnemone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with the standard peaceful reef community: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pajama-cardinalfish-sphaeramia-nematoptera-saltwater\"\u003ePajama Cardinalfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater\"\u003efirefish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bluestripe-neon-goby-elacatinus-oceanops-saltwater\"\u003eneon gobies\u003c\/a\u003e, blennies, wrasses, and dottybacks like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orchid-dottyback-pseudochromis-fridmani-saltwater\"\u003eOrchid Dottyback\u003c\/a\u003e. Safe with corals, clams, and every invert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one hard rule is other clownfish. Do not add a second clown to an established one unless it is clearly smaller and you are deliberately forming a pair. Two settled adults will fight, and clownfish fights are not posturing. If you want a different clown look alongside it, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/wyoming-white-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eWyoming White\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-darwin-ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eBlack Darwin Ocellaris\u003c\/a\u003e, but plan for a pair rather than a crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pe-pellets-saltwater-1mm-2oz\"\u003ePiscine Energetics 1 mm Saltwater Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e as the daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for colour and condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection for tankmates and reef supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"fresh out of QT\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery fish we bring in spends time in our in-store quarantine before reaching the sales floor. We observe it, treat preventatively, and confirm it is eating prepared food. This one just graduated, so it is settled and feeding rather than straight out of a shipping box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and that is the point. Every DaVinci is patterned differently, which is why they are sold individually. The photo shows the type and grade rather than this specific fish. Come see the actual one in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Grade B and Grade A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow much the white spreads. Grade B keeps three distinct bands with wavy, irregular edges. Grade A has two bands fully fused per side, so it carries noticeably more white. Extreme has three fused. Care is identical across all grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need an anemone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Captive-bred ocellaris often ignore anemones entirely and host in a rock, a coral, or a powerhead. An anemone is a nice extra, not a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a second clownfish later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if it is clearly smaller, and even then introduce carefully. The larger fish becomes female and the smaller stays male. Adding a similar-sized adult to an established clown usually ends in a serious fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs captive bred actually better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor clownfish, meaningfully so. They eat prepared food immediately, ship and acclimate better, carry fewer parasites, and no wild reef fish was collected to supply one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068903071963,"sku":"SQ-CLOWNDAVINCIGR","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/B_-_Clown.jpg?v=1785969008","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/davinci-clownfish-grade-b-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}