A "Designer Pair" of Amphiprion ocellaris, also known as clownfish, refers to a specific type of clownfish that has been selectively bred for unique color and pattern variations. These variations, Salvador Dali, Black Ice Snowflakes, or Snow Storms, are not naturally occurring and are the result of controlled breeding programs. These pairs are sold as a bonded unit, meaning they are two fish that the breeders have observed together and are likely to live harmoniously.
Here's a breakdown:
Selective Breeding:
Designer clownfish are the result of breeding programs that aim to produce specific color and pattern variations in the common Ocellaris clownfish.
Examples:
Black Storms are known for their black body with irregular white markings. Black Ice Snowflake clownfish are a cross between a Black Ocellaris and a Snowflake, exhibiting both black and snowflake-like patterns. Snow Storms are a result of breeding Black Storms and Black Snowflakes, displaying black fins, icy blue edges, and unique facial patterns.
Pairing:
Buying a "Designer Pair" ensures that the fish are likely to be compatible and not exhibit aggression towards each other, unlike randomly selected individual fish.
Reef Compatibility:
These designer clownfish are generally reef compatible, meaning they can be kept in a reef aquarium with corals and other invertebrates.
Symbiotic Relationship:
Clownfish are known for their symbiotic relationship with anemones, and designer strains, like their wild counterparts, can be housed with anemones like Bubble Tip anemones.
Captive Bred:
These fish are captive-bred, meaning they are raised in controlled environments, which often makes them more adaptable to aquarium life and less susceptible to diseases compared to wild-caught specimens.
The Amphiprion percula, commonly known as the orange clownfish or percula clownfish, is a small, brightly colored marine fish characterized by its orange body and three distinctive white bands outlined in black. These bands are located behind the eyes, in the middle of the body (often with a forward-bulging section), and near the tail. The fins are also edged with black. They are often confused with the similar-looking Amphiprion ocellaris, but can be distinguished by the number of dorsal fin spines (10 in A. percula vs. 11 in A. ocellaris) and the thickness of the black outlining on the white bands.
Key Characteristics:
Coloration: Bright orange body with three white bands edged in black.
Bands: The first band is behind the eyes, the second in the middle of the body, and the third near the tail.
Size: Can grow up to 11 cm (4.3 inches) in length.
Dorsal Fin Spines: Typically 10.
Symbiotic Relationship: Lives in a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, providing protection and receiving a safe habitat.
Social Structure: Organized in size-based hierarchies within anemones.
Sexual Dimorphism: Females are larger than males.
Premnas epigramma, commonly known as the Gold Nugget Maroon Clownfish, is a designer variant of the Gold Stripe Maroon Clownfish (Premnas sp. epigrammata). It is characterized by its unique coloration, transitioning from a juvenile white body with maroon fins and face to a vibrant yellow adult with maroon extremities. These clownfish are known to be relatively easy to care for and can be kept in pairs, with the larger fish automatically becoming female in the absence of a pre-existing female.
Here's a more detailed description:
Appearance:
Juvenile Gold Nugget Maroons have a white body with maroon fins and face. As they mature, yellow coloration develops, eventually covering most of the body, with maroon remaining on the extremities.
Size:
They are among the largest clownfish species, reaching a maximum size of around 15cm.
Temperament:
They are generally semi-aggressive, particularly towards other fish when defending their anemone or territory.
Reef Compatibility:
They are compatible with reef aquariums.
Origin:
They are found in the waters around Indonesia.
Diet:
They are omnivorous and will readily accept a variety of foods including pellets, flakes, and frozen or live foods.
Anemone Relationship:
While they don't require an anemone to survive, they will readily host with various types, including Bubble Tip Anemones (Entacmaea quadricolor).
Breeding:
They are known to breed in captivity, and the dominant fish in a pair will become female if needed.
The ocellaris clownfish, or Amphiprion ocellaris, is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking orange body, three white bands, and black outlines. These fish, also called false percula clownfish or common clownfish, form a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, using their mucus-covered skin to avoid being stung by the anemone's tentacles.
Physical Characteristics:
Color: Primarily bright orange with three distinct white bands.
Bands: The white bands are usually outlined in black. The middle band often has a rounded bulge in the middle.
Size: Typically grow to about 3-5 inches (8-11 cm) in length.
Fins: Black markings on the fins, particularly the dorsal fin, are common.
Other Notable Features:
Symbiotic Relationship:
They have a mutually beneficial relationship with sea anemones, living among their tentacles for protection from predators.
Protective Mucus:
A special layer of mucus on their skin protects them from the anemone's stinging cells.
Protandrous Hermaphrodites:
All begin life as males and can change to females as they mature, with the largest fish in a group typically being female.
Regional Variations:
While typically orange, some can be darker red-orange or even black with white bands, depending on their location.
Рибата клоун Черна буря (Amphiprion ocellaris) е дизайнерски разновидност на рибата клоун Ocellaris, известна с поразителното си черно-бяло оцветяване. Тя се отличава с предимно черно тяло с неправилни, смели бели петна, създаващи мраморен или „бурен“ вид. Тези петна, заедно с бялото лице и черните очи, правят всяка риба уникална.
Ето по-подробно описание:
Оцветяване:
Рибата клоун Черната буря се характеризира с предимно черно тяло с различна степен на бели петна. Тези бели петна могат да се появят като ленти, петна или мраморен мотив, което прави външния вид на всяка риба уникален.
Черти на лицето:
Лицето обикновено е бяло, контрастиращо с черното тяло, а рибата има черни очи.
Дизайнерски щам:
Черната буря е специфичен щам, отгледан от акваристи, което води до визуално привлекателен и търсен вариант на рибата клоун Ocellaris.
Поведение:
Подобно на другите клоуни от рода Ocellaris, клоунът Black Storm е като цяло миролюбив и се адаптира към условията в плен. Известно е също, че установява взаимоотношения с гостоприемниците си анемони или други заместители.
Грижа:
Рибата клоун Черна буря, подобно на другите риби клоуни от семейство Ocellaris, е сравнително лесна за отглеждане в добре поддържан соленоводен аквариум. Тя изисква аквариум с обем над 90 литра, живи камъни за скривалище и умерен воден поток.
Диета:
Могат да се хранят с аквариумни пелети, люспи и различни замразени храни като скариди Mysis и саламури.
Черният Amphiprion ocellaris, известен още като черната буря или клоунът на Дарвин, е поразителна разновидност на обикновения клоун. Тези клоуни са естествено черни като смола с бели ивици, което е в ярък контраст с типичното оранжево и бяло оцветяване. Те са вариант, отгледан в плен, което означава, че не съществуват естествено в дивата природа в черния си вид.
Основни характеристики на черния Amphiprion ocellaris:
Външен вид:
Черно като смола тяло с три ясно изразени бели ивици от всяка страна. Възможно е да имат оранжево петно по лицето си, особено когато са млади, което изчезва с узряването им.
Размер:
Достига максимален размер от около 8 см (3 инча).
Поведение:
Те са известни със симбиотичната си връзка с анемоните, осигурявайки подслон и защита на рибата клоун и почиствайки анемоната. Те също така са териториални по отношение на своя дом - анемоните.
Грижа:
Те имат същите изисквания за грижа като стандартните клоуни от вида Ocellaris. Те се нуждаят от добре установен рифов аквариум с подходяща анемона гостоприемник, като например анемона Bubble Tip.
Диета:
Те са всеядни и лесно приемат замразена, жива, пелетна и люспеста храна.
