Percula Clownfish
Percula Clownfish, Amphiprion percula, is frequently mistaken for its close cousin, the Ocellaris Clownfish. The common names alone can be confusing; This fish can also be known as the False Ocellaris or the True Percula. Aside from the naming issue, the main differences are in hardiness and in coloration. For overall hardiness in any Clownfish, the Tank Raised specimens are always recommended. They are sturdier, are less panicky shippers, and do better overall. For coloration, the black striping that outlines the white bars on the Percula is typically somewhat thicker. Percula Clowns have been said to inhabit a slighter higher horizontal plane in the aquarium (“they swim higher”) that the middle-hugging Ocellaris, but this will likely vary by specimen. Clownfish, also known as Anemonefish, are omnivores that will eat a wide variety of prepared and frozen foods. Brine Shrimp are a favorite treat of these amusing little fish. Clownfish have gained a high level of popularity in the saltwater hobby because of their hardiness and abundance of personality. When introduced in numbers, they will form schools in the home aquarium with the two dominant fish becoming a pair. The largest Clown is typically the terminal female, the next largest the male, and the others remain juveniles.
FOR AN EASY, STABLE TRANSITION TO THE HOME AQUARIUM, PETSOLUTIONS HIGLY RECOMMENDS THE TANK-RAISED OCELLARIS CLOWNFISH.
Approximate Arrival Size for Clownfish:
Small: .75 to 1.25 in.; Medium: 1.5 to 2.5 in.; Large: 2.5 to 4 in.
Host Anemone suggestions for Percula Clownfish: Carpet, Ritteri, Sebae
Detailed Information about this animal.
