{"product_id":"snowflake-ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater","title":"Snowflake Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\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\u003eSnowflake Ocellaris Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is a designer clown where the white takes over. Instead of three neat bands, a Snowflake shows wide, irregular white patches that spill across the orange body and often run together, all outlined in crisp black. No two carry the same pattern, so the fish you pick is genuinely one of a kind. This is a \u003cstrong\u003epremium grade\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowflake, meaning more white coverage and more of that merged, frosty look. It is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginner friendly, and completely reef safe. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build a reef around it.\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;\"\u003eWhat Premium Grade Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowflake clowns are sorted by how much white they carry. Lower grades look closer to a standard ocellaris with slightly thicker, wavy bands. Premium grade fish show noticeably more white, with bands that bleed into each other and break up the orange into a snowflake pattern. It is purely cosmetic: care, hardiness, and behavior are identical across grades. You are paying for the look, and premium is the look most people picture when they hear the name.\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 or larger for a single fish or a pair. Clownfish stay close to home, so they are one of the best choices for nano and mid-size reefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74 to 80°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.026. Captive-bred ocellaris are very forgiving once the tank is stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore. Feed once or twice a day with a quality small pellet such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/reef-nutrition-tdo-chroma-boost-small\"\u003eTDO Chroma BOOST\u003c\/a\u003e plus frozen mysis. Captive-bred fish already know prepared food, so there is no guessing game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e buy two small, young ocellaris at the same time. Clownfish are born male, and the larger, more dominant fish becomes the female. Add pairs together rather than one at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnemone optional:\u003c\/strong\u003e ocellaris do not need an anemone to thrive, and captive-bred fish often host a powerhead, coral, or corner of the tank instead. If you want the full show, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eGreen Bulb Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e is a common pick for a mature tank with strong lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive-bred advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e aquacultured clowns have never lived on a reef, arrive already eating prepared food, and usually settle into a home aquarium within days.\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\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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;\"\u003eSnowflake Ocellaris Clownfish, Snowflake Clownfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOrange body with wide, irregular white bands that often merge, edged in black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive bred (aquacultured) in the USA\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;\"\u003ePeaceful\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\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 to 3.5 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\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e74 to 80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\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 1.026\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowflake clowns ignore corals, clams, shrimp, and snails, and fit into almost any peaceful reef or fish-only community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat tank mates include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater\"\u003eFirefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/royal-gramma-gramma-loreto-saltwater\"\u003eRoyal Gramma\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/yellow-watchman-goby-cryptocentrus-cinctus-saltwater\"\u003eYellow Watchman Goby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis\u003c\/a\u003e, and cleanup crew like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep one pair of clownfish per tank in most home systems, and do not mix different clownfish species, since they fight. A Snowflake is still an ocellaris, so it can pair with other ocellaris varieties like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eOcellaris Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/flurry-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eFlurry Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/domino-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eDomino Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e for a mismatched designer pair.\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\/reef-nutrition-tdo-chroma-boost-small\"\u003eReef Nutrition TDO Chroma BOOST Small\u003c\/a\u003e, the pellet many clownfish breeders raise their fish on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePiscine Energetics PE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e frozen food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-marine-peewee-1-5mm-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Marine PeeWee Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, a slow-sinking daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-marine-s\"\u003eHikari Marine-S\u003c\/a\u003e small pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/innovative-marine-accudrip-drip-acclimator\"\u003eInnovative Marine AccuDrip Acclimator\u003c\/a\u003e for a slow, low-stress introduction\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\u003eIs this fish captive bred?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Snowflake Ocellaris are aquacultured in the USA. They are hardier than wild clownfish, eat pellets and frozen food from day one, and are an excellent first saltwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pattern change as it grows?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe white layout is mostly set early, but the black edging often thickens and sharpens as the fish matures. Expect the pattern you see to get more defined, not disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from a regular ocellaris?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the color pattern. Snowflakes are the same species, with the same size, care, and personality. The white is the result of selective breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need an anemone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Captive-bred ocellaris thrive without one. An anemone is an optional extra for a mature tank with strong lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pair it with a different clownfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair it with another \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e variety and add both young fish together. Avoid other species like maroon or tomato clowns, which are far more aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070939672795,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/snowflake-ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}