When I see pictures of them (the normal ones), there seems to be a fair amount o variation in the color. Some are a deep orange, while others are kind of a pale, yellowish color. Is this just random variation or something else (like different types of lighting, age differences, etc.)?
Occelaris Clownfish Color Variation
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No two fish are alike! Unless they're twins, but I'm not sure thats possible with fish?
The differences in color are just mutations in the clownfishes DNA through breeding. Its all genetic! This is why there are so many types of designer clowns as well! Breeders will select fish that show favorable genetic traits and breed them together to form a new strain.
Lighting probably plays a part as well, but the main reason is genetics.
The differences in color are just mutations in the clownfishes DNA through breeding. Its all genetic! This is why there are so many types of designer clowns as well! Breeders will select fish that show favorable genetic traits and breed them together to form a new strain.
Lighting probably plays a part as well, but the main reason is genetics.
Ron Popeil
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lots of variables at play with ocellaris color. diet is a major factor that can influence color, particularly in captive bred ocellaris. what species of anemone or even coral is hosting the clownfish can also affect color.
and finally age of the fish is a factor, older fish tend to develop a lot more black along the fins as they mature.
combine that with the effects of underwater photography, and you get a fish that can appear to be very different!
and finally age of the fish is a factor, older fish tend to develop a lot more black along the fins as they mature.
combine that with the effects of underwater photography, and you get a fish that can appear to be very different!
Ron Popeil
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astaxanthin will greatly improve red and oranges.
