Wide Bar Mocha Gladiator Clownfish, Captive-Bred
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This Captive Bred Wide Bar Mocha Gladiator Clownfish was created through breeding an Wide Bar Gladiator Clownfish with the super Black Darwin Ocellaris Clownfish. The first Wide Bar Gladiator Ocellaris Clownfish was bred by legendary fish breeder Bill Addison, owner of C-Quest Hatchery. The captive-bred clownfish can grow to average dimensions of 3 inches within the aquarium. They can be kept as a single fish or in groups.
This Captive Bred Wide Bar Mocha Gladiator Clownfish is extremely attractive with its dark orange coloring and wide white bars that contrast A must-have item for the Ocellaris Clownfish lover!
It is believed that the Captive Bred Wide Bar Mocha Gladiator Clownfish is unique in that it has an advantage over species that are wild-harvested. Captive-bred Clownfish are very robust and are more accustomed to the conditions in aquariums that are used in homes. Thus, they are an excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquarists.
Captive-bred clownfish can be easily bred in your aquarium. Females will be the biggest of the two, and the two fish are likely to be close in the tank. They are egg-laying fish and lay eggs on flat surfaces, and protect eggs from tankmates. The eggs usually hatch between 8 and 11 days, depending on the temp. The fry needs to be raised in a separate tank eating baby brine shrimp and rotifers.
Its diet is made up of meaty food items like frozen shrimp and herbivore dishes.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/4" to 1-3/4"
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Wide Bar Mocha Gladiator Clownfish
The Wide Bar Mocha Gladiator Clownfish is a distinctive Sea & Reef signature designer clownfish, known for its unique appearance. It descends from the Wide Bar Gladiator Ocellaris Clownfish, which features much wider white bars compared to the standard Ocellaris Clownfish. Specifically, the white bars on the Wide Bar Mocha Gladiator are approximately twice as wide as those on a typical Ocellaris or Maine Mocha clownfish. By breeding the Wide Bar Gladiator Ocellaris with the super black Darwin Ocellaris, Sea & Reef has created this stunning clownfish with darker coloration. Future plans include developing an all-black and white version of this Wide Bar designer clownfish. The original Wide Bar Gladiator Ocellaris Clownfish was bred by the renowned fish breeder Bill Addison of C-Quest hatchery. After C-Quest ceased production in 2010, Sea & Reef acquired some of the original stock. In February 2014, Sea & Reef reintroduced this beautiful designer clownfish and continues to advance its development with the Wide Bar Mocha Gladiator Clownfish.Temperament and Care
The Wide Bar Mocha shares similar temperament and care requirements with the regular Ocellaris Clownfish. It is a relatively peaceful and hardy fish, thriving in saltwater aquariums with or without an anemone.Feeding
Wide Bar Mocha's are omnivorous, consuming a variety of foods. In their natural habitat, their diet includes crustaceans (copepods, amphipods), algae, polychaete worms, and leftover food from anemones. In captivity, they adapt well to a range of aquarium diets, including:- Pellets
- Flake food
- Frozen Mysis shrimp
- Frozen brine shrimp
Host Anemones
While clownfish do not require host anemones to survive, they often accept them readily. Wide Bar Mocha's will host a variety of anemones. Typical host anemones for Ocellaris Clownfish include:- Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica)
- Giant Carpet Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantea)
- Merten's Carpet Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii)
Unique Features
The Wide Bar Mocha is notable for its wider white bars compared to standard Ocellaris Clownfish. Many of these clownfish feature a distinctive chinstrap-like white mark on the front of their head, resembling a Spartan Gladiator-style helmet.LINKS to follow:
size
Large, Medium, Small
Units
1
Weight
6 lbs
Dimensions
1 × 1 × 1 in
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