Common Name: Platinum Opal Snowflake Nemo
Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris
Coloration: Iridescent white pattern with hints of soft blue over an orange body, framed by crisp black outlines
Family Structure: Hierarchical; includes a dominant female, breeding male, and juveniles
Preferred Habitat: Typically found in anemones but adapts well to coral or rock shelters
Clutch Size: 200-400 eggs per spawn
Breeding Behavior: Eggs are laid on a secure surface and guarded by the male until hatching
Compatibility: Perfectly suited to the Living Ecosystems Aquarium and Living Blocks Reef structure

The Opal Snowflake Nemo is a designer variant of Amphiprion ocellaris, sustainably bred for marine aquariums. Its iridescent white pattern often shimmers with soft blue highlights, flowing across a vibrant orange body and outlined in crisp black. This unique coloration gives the fish a refined, gemstone-like appearance. Visually striking and peaceful by nature, the Opal Snowflake adds an elegant and eye-catching touch to any reef tank.

Like all clownfish, the Opal Snowflake Nemo lives in a fascinating social hierarchy. Each group includes a dominant female, a breeding male, and juveniles. If the female is lost, the breeding male will transition to the female role, and one of the juveniles will become the new breeding male. This stable family dynamic adds interest and natural behavior to the aquarium environment, creating a captivating underwater scene.

Although they naturally seek out anemones for protection and spawning, Snowflake Nemos adapt well to alternative shelters. In the Living Ecosystems Aquarium, the Living Blocks Reef offers ideal shelter with large overhangs and structured areas that replicate the protection of anemones or coral crevices, giving these fish a safe and enriching environment.

Reproduction:
The Opal Snowflake Nemo exhibits devoted parental care. The female will lay 200-400 eggs on a flat, secure surface near their shelter. The male then carefully guards and fans the eggs to keep them oxygenated until they hatch. After about 6-10 days, the eggs hatch at night, releasing tiny fry that drift before settling and beginning to grow.