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Ocellaris Clownfish

Common or False Percula Clownfish Family: Pomacentridae Normal ColorAmphiprion ocellaris Variant: Black ColorAmphiprion ocellaris Photo courtesy: Martin

     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:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium

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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Hey Ya'll, Quick question, Never maintained a salt water aquarium before. My son has a 24"x24"x24" tank. We moved it from his apartment to my home, since he's going to Afghanistan for 1 year. We moved it on the 26th of Dec. 2009, The flamming angel has a white tip on it's face and beginning of tail is whitish. Thought it may have been stress due to the move, but has not regained color since. Bought some 100% organic fungicide for that. The tank has been working fine. Last night my wife fed the fish. One small & one large common clown. This afternoon I found the large one on the floor, must have jumped out overnight. Looking to replace it - But are they compatible separately? they were both as a pair. Ron 2010-01-11
my gold fish died because i forgot t feed it!!!!!!! Pablo 2009-02-01
Hi, dont know if anyone can answer this. I want to set up a marine tank and wondering if 2 percula clowns will be fine in a 60 lt tank to themselves. Anonymous 2008-09-17
I got my clowns a couple of days ago, cool little fish. they are very friendly and play with each other all day and even swim together. I don't know if this is normal, but I love them! Anonymous 2008-06-17
I got a small marine tank for Christmas yesterday with a clownfish and a yellow tail damsel. I realized it is a rare mis-barred clownfish. That makes me quite happy. Callum 2007-12-25
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I dont find these fish aggresive at all Ive had them before, for 2-3 years and have never found them aggresive. In fact Ive had them being picked on and or just left alone. Trevor 2003-08-17

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