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Ocellaris ClownfishCommon or False Percula Clownfish Family: Pomacentridae Normal ColorAmphiprion ocellaris
Variant: Black ColorAmphiprion ocellaris Photo courtesy: Martin Latest Reader Comment - See More We had two clowns and then we got a Green BTA and the next day on of our clowns was hosting it. She lays in it and wiggles like crazy. she brings it food and keeps... (more) Tanya Severson The Ocellaris Clownfish, False or Common Percula Clownfish, in its "normal" coloration, looks very much like another clownfish known as the True Percula Clownfish.This clownfish is generally readily available and very reasonably priced. The Ocerllaris Clownfish, False or Common Percula Clownfish is hardy and a good clownfish for a beginning marine enthusiast. For more Information on keeping this fish see: |
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Maintenance difficulty: The Ocellaris Clownfish, Common or False Percula Clownfish is generally easy to keep.
Maintenance: Feed all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods. Best to feed small amounts several times a day.
Habitat: Natural geographic location: Ocellaris Clownfish, False or Common Percula Clownfish are found in the Adaman and Nicobar Islands (Andaman Sea), Indo-Malayan Archipelago, Philippines, northwestern Australia, coast of Southeast Asia northwards to the Ryuku Islands.
Host Anemones: Heteractus magnifica ~ Magnificent sea anemone.
Stichtodactyla gigantea ~ Gigantic sea anemone.
Stichtodactyla mertensii ~ Merten's sea anemone.
Foods: All kinds. See "maintenance" above.
Social Behaviors: Like all damselfish, they can be territorial and aggressive, especially as they get older.
Sex: Sexual differences: The female is usually much larger than the male.
Light: Recommended light levels: No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction: Bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques on the Breeding Marine Fish page.
Temperature: No special requirements.
Length/Diameter of fish: Ocellaris Clownfish, Common or False Percula Clownfish adults can grow to 8 cm ( 3.2 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size: A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom No special requirements.
Availability: This fish is generally readily available.
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