Biota Midnight Lighting Clownfish (Captive Bred)

🐠 Biota Captive‑Bred Black Lightning Clownfish — Overview: The Biota Black Lightning Clownfish is a striking designer variant of Amphiprion ocellaris, known for its bold black base coloration overlaid with jagged, lightning‑like white patterning. Captive‑bred by Biota, these fish are hardy, peaceful, and well‑adapted to aquarium life. 🌈 Appearance Deep black body with irregular white lightning streaks Orange facial highlights and fins (varies by individual) Crisp pattern edges typical of Biota’s line Juveniles may show lighter tones that darken with age 🧬 Origin & Captive‑Bred Advantages Biota’s captive‑bred stock offers: Strong disease resistance Excellent shipping resilience Readily accepts prepared foods No pressure on wild populations Predictable temperament and growth 🧠 Temperament Peaceful, social, and easy to pair Suitable for community reef tanks May become territorial around a host anemone or preferred corner Works well in pairs or small harems (with careful size management) 🏡 Tank Requirements Minimum tank size: 20 gallons Stable reef parameters: Temp: 75–82°F Salinity: 1.023–1.025 pH: 8.1–8.4 Enjoys moderate flow and open swimming space Can host anemones (BTA preferred), but hosting is not required 🍽️ Diet Captive‑bred Biota clowns readily accept: High‑quality pellets Frozen mysis Frozen brine Copepods Enriched micro‑foods for juveniles Feed small portions 1–2× daily. 🤝 Compatibility Excellent with: Gobies Blennies Firefish Dartfish Peaceful wrasses Most reef‑safe inverts Use caution with: Large, aggressive damsels Maroon clownfish Dottybacks in small tanks 🧬 Breeding Notes Easy to pair when one fish is clearly larger Females are the larger, dominant fish Eggs laid on a cleaned surface near their territory Fry require rotifers + microalgae initially