Tank setup
A minimum 80L aquarium suits Black Storm Clownfish. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
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Black Storm Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris (Designer Variant)
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Black Storm Clownfish is a high-end designer variant of the Ocellaris Clownfish. It is prized for its dramatic coloration, featuring a deep black body with extensive, erratic white markings that resemble swirling storm clouds, often lacking any orange. Like all Ocellaris, they are hardy, easy to care for, and have a captivating, 'wiggling' swimming motion. They will readily host in a variety of anemones or even corals. They are generally peaceful but will defend their chosen territory. An interesting fact is that this morph was developed through selective breeding, highlighting the genetic plasticity within clownfish.
Key traits
peaceful
community
reef safe
small
easy
omnivore
breeds in captivity
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Black Storm Clownfish healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Black Storm Clownfish is omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Black Storm Clownfish is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Black Storm Clownfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping marine fish?
Marine chemistry moves daily — the foundation sets keep calcium, alkalinity and magnesium honest.
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Real pairwise verdicts for Black Storm Clownfish, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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