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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 Yes they are compatible, the larger one was the female the males are generally smaller. Clown fish have the ability to change sex. The largest male will change sex... (more) eric 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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Yes they are compatible, the larger one was the female the males are generally smaller. Clown fish have the ability to change sex. The largest male will change sex to make a mating pair. The female will be the dominate fish and may chase the male a little, it's normal. You should not have a problem if you replace it. If you have a jumping fish problem a friend taught me a trick, take some plastic bird netting and put that over the top of the tank. Be careful the light doesn't melt it though.
2010-02-14 | ||
my gold fish died because i forgot t feed it!!!!!!!
2009-02-01 | ||
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!
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.
2007-12-25 | ||
Iv had this fish for 1 year and is a great fish to have! It is very active and is very nice to its tank mates. My clown fish sometimes swims with my coral beauty angel fish. It is a little greedy when it comes to feeding.
2007-04-05 | ||
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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.
2003-08-17 | ||
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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.
2010-01-11 | ||
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.
2008-09-17 | ||
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