Davinci Clownfish

Overview

The DaVinci Clownfish is a selectively bred designer variant of the ocellaris clownfish, characterised by an intricate, artistic white patterning that often extends further across the body than a standard ocellaris, with no two individuals looking quite the same. It's part of a broader trend of designer clownfish breeding that has produced dozens of unique patterns from the same base species.

As a fully captive-bred fish it's exceptionally hardy, disease-resistant, and well adapted to aquarium life, making it an excellent choice for both new and experienced marine keepers.

It retains all the classic behavioural traits of ocellaris clownfish, including a willingness to host in an anemone or coral if available, though a host isn't required for it to do well.

Compatibility

DaVinci Clownfish are generally peaceful but can become territorial once paired or established with a host, particularly toward other clownfish introduced later. They mix well with the vast majority of reef community fish, gobies, wrasses, and peaceful tangs.

They are fully reef safe and won't bother corals or invertebrates.

Health & quarantine

Being captive-bred, this variant is typically very hardy and disease-resistant, transitioning easily onto prepared aquarium foods with few acclimation issues. A standard quarantine period of two to four weeks is still good practice as a general precaution.