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| | Common Name(s) | Percula Clownfish |
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| Scientific Name(s) | Amphiprion percula |
| | Family Name | | | Water Type | Saltwater | | Description | The Percula Clownfish is often confused with the Ocellaris Clownfish, which has a similar orange and white color scheme. The easiest way to tell them apart is to remember that the Percula Clownfish has thick bands of black between his white stripes while the Ocellaris Clownfish has only a thin black line along the edge of its stripes.
As with most clownfish the Percula Clownfish is best kept singly unless a pair is introduced together. It may attack other clownfishes and nip at passive tank-mates who wander near its host anemone or territory. It is a great fish for the reef aquarium and spends much of its time nestled peacefully in its anemone. If you plan to keep other clownfish, it is best to do it in a larger aquarium of 100 gallons or more. Adding all of the clownfish at the same time will also help to reduce territorial disputes.
The Percula Clownfish does not require a host anemone for survival
Tank conditions: Minimum Tank Size:20 gallons, SG:1.020-1.025 | |  | | Origin | | | | | Diet | Omnivore: offerfrozen carnivore and herbivore preparations including mysid shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped marine flesh. | | Care Level | Moderate | | Temperature | 72 - 78 (Deg. F.) | | Preferred Ph | 8.2 | | Kh | 0 | |
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