Black Snowflake Clownfish (Captive-Bred)
Black Snowflake Clownfish (Captive-Bred)
Species: Gobiodon spp.
Species: Amphiprion ocellaris
Growth Form: N/A (Fish)
Coloration: Black body with irregular white “snowflake” patterning; juveniles may show slight orange hues
Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive
Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons
Placement: Mid-water / near host
Lighting: No specific requirement
Flow: Low to Moderate
Diet: Omnivore
Feeding: Pellets, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood (1–2x daily)
Reef Safe: Yes
Care Level: Easy
Black Snowflake Clownfish (Captive-Bred)
Species:
Amphiprion ocellaris
Growth Form:
Small, laterally compressed reef fish with an oval-shaped body and rounded fins. Like all clownfish, they are active swimmers but tend to stay within a defined territory, especially once established.
Coloration:
Deep black body with bold, irregular white “snowflake” patterning. The white bands are often exaggerated, broken, or fused, giving each fish a unique appearance. Juveniles may show hints of orange around the face, which typically darken as they mature.
Temperament:
Peaceful to semi-aggressive. Generally calm but can become territorial, especially when paired or when hosting. Best kept with other peaceful to moderately active tank mates.
Tank Size:
20 gallons and up.
Suitable for nano to medium reef aquariums.
Placement:
Mid-water swimmer that typically establishes a territory within the aquarium. Often stays near a host such as an anemone, coral, or rock structure.
Lighting:
No specific requirement.
Adapts well to all standard marine and reef lighting conditions.
Flow:
Low to moderate flow.
Prefers areas where it can swim comfortably without excessive current.
Diet:
Omnivore.
Feeds on a mix of zooplankton, algae, and small crustaceans in the wild.
Feeding:
Easily accepts a wide variety of foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, high-quality marine pellets, flakes, and finely chopped seafood. Feed 1–2 times daily.
Reef Safe:
Yes.
Does not harm corals or invertebrates.
Care Level:
Easy.
Hardy and well-suited for beginners, especially due to its captive-bred origin and adaptability.
Ideal Parameters:
Salinity: 1.024–1.026
Temperature: 75–79°F
pH: 8.1–8.4
Nitrates: <20 ppm
Stable reef parameters recommended
Fun Fact:
Black Snowflake Clownfish are selectively bred for their unique white patterning, and no two individuals will ever look the same—making each fish a true one-of-a-kind showpiece.