Stubby Ocellaris (Amphiprion ocellaris)

Description:
Stubby Ocellaris is a broad term describing not a color variant but a physical abnormality where the fish’s body is stunted and shorter or “Stubby”. Stubbys come in many varieties and have been becoming much more popular for their interesting and unique look.

Availability:
Usually only available in WYSIWYG

Behavior:
We have noticed some behavioral differences among the Stubbys. Due to their body shape they will sometimes swim differently than other clownfish. Like all clownfish, the Stubby Ocellaris is a sequential hermaphrodite. The largest individual present will exert dominance and become reproductively female. The next largest fish will become reproductively male. Remaining smaller individuals are usually tolerated but will not be reproductively active.

Compatibility:
Usually ignores reef invertebrates and corals. Clownfish sometimes adopt various corals and algae as substitutes for host anemones.

Food:
Proaquatix specimens have been weaned to take aquarium pellets and flakes. Freshly frozen invertebrates such as ocean plankton, Mysis shrimp, and brine shrimp will be readily accepted.