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Ocellaris ClownfishCommon or False Percula Clownfish Family: Pomacentridae
Variant: Black ColorAmphiprion ocellaris Photo courtesy: Martin Latest Reader Comment - See More 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 norma... (more) Anonymous 2008-06-17
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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| Geographic Distribution Amphiprion ocellaris |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
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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| 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 |
| i've had my ocellaris for about 4 months now in a 30 gallon. he's very active and friendly. i've never seen him act aggressive towards any of my other fish, some of which are gobies and quite small. great fish for a beginner and anyone that wants a beautiful fish for a great price.
2007-02-18 |
| ive had my clownfish for about 3 weeks but already they are the best fish i've had so far. they bring something to my aquatium that none of my other fish do, and so easy to take care of. im now going to try to breed them, hopefully everything goes good.
2006-12-21 |
| Some of the coolest comments: |
| 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 |
Author: David Brough. CFS.
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