Wyoming White Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) - buy guide

Wyoming White is the rarest mainstream designer clownfish strain. Pure white body with no visible bars - a striking inverse of the standard ocellaris. Captive-bred only (the mutation is recessive + slow to scale). $250-600 per fish makes it one of the most expensive captive-bred marine fish.

Origin + breeding history

Wyoming White is a recessive line bred from melanistic ocellaris carrying the white-body gene. Multiple breeders have stable lines - Sustainable Aquatics in Tennessee + Proaquatix in Florida + ORA are the major US captive-breeders.

The mutation is slow to produce - juveniles take 6-12 months to develop full white body. Many fry from Wyoming White x Wyoming White pairings still develop standard ocellaris coloration (recessive recovery).

Pricing (2026)

Juvenile (1-2 inch): $250-400.

Adult (3-4 inch): $400-600.

Bonded pair: $700-1,200.

Among the most expensive captive-bred marine fish in the hobby. Premium reflects breeding difficulty + collector demand.

Care + tank requirements

Standard ocellaris husbandry: 20+ gallon tank, salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 74-80F, peaceful tank mates. Wyoming Whites are MORE peaceful than standard ocellaris (selection effect from captive-bred lineage). They host most clownfish-compatible anemones.

Where to buy

Fast Aquatics aggregates Wyoming White listings from charter breeders. Verify the source - established breeders carry documented Wyoming White lineage. Single-fish sales are common; bonded pairs are typically pre-paired by the breeder.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wyoming White the same species as ocellaris?

Yes - it's a captive-bred color morph of Amphiprion ocellaris. Wyoming Whites can pair with standard ocellaris but offspring will mostly be standard pattern (the white mutation is recessive).

Why are Wyoming Whites so expensive?

Slow-to-scale captive breeding + collector demand. Each fish takes 12-18 months from spawn to sale-ready size. Recessive mutation means many fry from Wyoming White parents revert to standard pattern - the per-spawn yield of saleable Wyoming Whites is low.

Sources and references

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