Amphiprion percula

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Percula Clownfish
Percula Clownfish
Species	Amphiprion percula
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L)
Size	7.62 cm 2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm)
sg	1.020 - 1.025
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	2-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Percula Clownfish, True Percula Clownfish, Blackfinned Clownfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Amphiprion tunicatus

[edit] Sexing

Females are larger than the males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Percula clownfish feed predominately in the middle of the tank, although can be observed nipping at plant matter throughout the tank. They are a very peaceful fish and are generally compatible with most fish that are the same size. They should not be housed with groupers, sharks, lionfish, moray eels or rays. Caution should be taken when housing with triggerfish and certain wrasses.

[edit] Diet

Percula clownfish are omnivores. They should be fed a diet of brine shrimp, or chopped shrimp, squid or clams. They will also eat plant matter and can eat flake food, although the majority of their diet should consist of animal protein. They will also nip at algae and plant matter that grows in the aquarium and benefit from live rock growth.

[edit] Feeding regime

It is recommended to feed your Percula Clownfish 2 times daily, and only as much as they will eat in 2-3 minutes.

[edit] Environment Specifics

An adaptable saltwater fish.

[edit] Behaviour

The Percula clownfish are very peaceful, but can be aggressive towards other clownfish in a smaller tank. They are active swimmers.

[edit] Identification

Can look very similar to the False Percula Clownfish, the significant differences being that the True Percula has 11 dorsal spines and the False Percula has 10 dorsal spines. The True Percula can also develop black tones in between the white bands along it's flanks.

[edit] Pictures

Percula Clownfish

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Animal-World
• Wikipedia