Amphiprion percula
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| Percula Clownfish | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-5 years |
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[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.
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Facts about Amphiprion percula
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Percula Clownfish , Percula Clownfish, True Percula Clownfish, and Blackfinned Clownfish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Pomacentridae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 3 in (7.62 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum sg | 1.025 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.1 + |
| Minimum sg | 1.02 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Amphiprion percula, and Amphiprion tunicatus |
