In the movie Finding Nemo, Nemo is a clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris). Because of the dangers of reef life for such a small, brightly colored fish, clownfish in the wild tend to develop a relationship with sea anemones (clownfish are one of the few species that can avoid the stings of these anemones) which provides them with some added protection. In a safe aquarium environment, however, this relationship is unnecessary. Due to the popularity of Finding Nemo, public demand for pet clownfish nearly tripled after its release.