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True Percula Clownfish

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Amphiprion percula Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy David Brough

   The True Percula Clownfish is very beautiful and a favorite of many marine enthusiats! Can you tell a True Percula Clownfish from a "False" Percula Clownfish?

   This True Percula Clownfish is very similar to the Ocellaris Clownfish or False Percula Clownfish, A. ocellaris. The difference is in the number of dorsal spines (11 for A. ocellaris, and 10 or 9 for A. percula), the anterior part of the dorsal fins is taller in A. ocellaris, and A. ocellaris never have a thick black margin around the three white bars. The two fish do not occur together in nature. The black bar is sometimes expanded more than the fish in the above picture.

For more Information on keeping this fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium

Maintenance:
   Feed all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods. It is best to feed small amounts several times a day.

Habitat: Natural geographic location:
   True Percula Clownfish are found in the Northern Queensland and Melanesia ( New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu).

Host Anemones:
   Heteractus magnifica ~ Magnificent sea anemone.
   Stichtodactyla gigantea ~ Gigantic sea anemone.
   Stichtodactyla crispa ~ Leathery 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:
   This species has been bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques on the Breeding Marine Fish page.

Temperature:
   No special requirements.

Length/Diameter of fish:
   True 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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Author: David Brough. CFS.