tangerine davinci grade A clownfish / a. ocellaris

All ERC clownfish are supplied and captive-bred under the strictest bio-security by Sea & Reef Aquaculture - the premier clownfish aquaculture experts. 

We are proud to announce the release (January 2023) a Sea & Reef exclusive designer clownfish – the Tangerine Albino DaVinci Grade A Clownfish. The greatly reduced black pigment makes them very distinct from the regular DaVinci Clownfish. The reduced pigment give the fins a smoky appearance. Also, the lack of black pigment between the white body and the intense orange face gives them a clean and distinct look. Through selective breeding Sea & Reef has introduced the Tangerine Albino mutation to our DaVinci Clownfish. The Tangerine mutation is considered albino because they are hypomelanistic, meaning there is a reduction or lack of black pigment. Tangerine albinism is expressed as a lack of black pigment between the white body of the fish and the orange face coloration. The black pigment is also strongly reduced in the fins. The fact that some black pigment is still present in the fins and eyes suggests that the mutation did not destroy the melanin synthesis pathway completely. Nevertheless, the Tangerine Albino DaVinci Grade A Clownfish is considered an albino clownfish.

Temperament & Captive Care
The temperament and captive care requirements for Tangerine Albino DaVinci Grade A Clownfish is very similar to that of the regular Ocellaris clownfish. It is relatively peaceful and hardy. They thrive in saltwater aquariums with or without an anemone present.

Feeding
Most clownfish are omnivorous feeders, meaning that they will consume a variety of different food types. In nature the diet of clownfish consists of crustaceans (such as copepods and amphipods), algae, polychaete worms, and leftovers from the anemone’s meal. Our captive bred fish are conditioned to eat a variety of aquarium diets including pellets, flake food, frozen Mysis shrimp, and frozen brine shrimp.