How much does a clownfish cost?

Reviewed by the Fast Aquatics husbandry team · Updated May 2026
Quick answerA standard clownfish costs $15-80 at most aquarium stores. Wild-caught ocellaris is the cheapest at $15-40; captive-bred from ORA or Sustainable Aquatics is $25-80; designer morphs run $50-2,000+.

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Clownfish are the most popular saltwater aquarium fish, available across a wide price range. The most affordable clownfish at any aquarium store is wild-caught ocellaris at $15-40. Captive-bred standard ocellaris and percula from established breeders (ORA, Sustainable Aquatics, Reef-Raised, Bali Aquarich) cost $25-80 and ship healthier than wild imports. Premium designer captive-bred morphs (Snowflake, Frostbite, Black Ice, DaVinci, Picasso, Lightning Maroon, Platinum) range from $50 to $2,000+ per specimen depending on grade and breeder. Most aquarists settle in the $40-150 range for a hardy captive-bred pair from a reputable breeder.

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