How much do clownfish cost?

Reviewed by the Fast Aquatics husbandry team · Updated May 2026
Quick answerClownfish cost $20-100 for standard ocellaris/percula at LFS, $50-300 for designer captive-bred lineages (snowflake, Frostbite, Black Ice), and $300-2,000+ for rare premium morphs (DaVinci, Picasso, Lightning Maroon).

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Clownfish pricing breaks into three tiers. Budget tier ($20-100): standard ocellaris and percula clownfish from chain pet stores or wild-caught imports. Hardy, peaceful, suitable for beginners. Mid tier ($50-300): captive-bred designer morphs from ORA, Sustainable Aquatics, and Bali Aquarich. Snowflake, Frostbite, Black Ice, Wyoming White, and Domino lineages. Acclimate easier than wild-caught and ship healthier. Premium tier ($300-2,000+): ultra-rare designer lines like DaVinci, Picasso Grade A+, Lightning Maroon, Platinum, and limited-release ORA drops. Each premium specimen is photographed and sold WYSIWYG. Browse live clownfish on Fast Aquatics for current pricing across all tiers.

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