False Percula Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Other Names: Ocellaris Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish

Origin: Indo-Pacific, Indian Ocean

Max Size: 4.5

Reccomended Tank Size: 10 gallon minimum.

Temperature range: 72-82F

Description:
False Percula clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) can be distinguished from True Percula clownfish (Amphiprion percula) by the lack of thick black bands around their white stripes. Other than their appearance their attributes are relatively the same.

Diet:
Clownfish will often accept all forms of food given. They are happy to accept frozen meaty foods, pellets, flakes, and small freeze dried shrimp.

Temperament:
Clownfish will not usually attack other fish, but when hosting with an anemone (or anything of their choosing) they will vehemently defend it. The larger female clownfish will often show minor aggression to her male counterpart though never to a very violent extent. Clownfish that are not paired should be considered incompatible. Different species of clownfish should not be mixed.

Special Notes:
Although clownfish are well known for their symbiotic relationship with anemones, they do not require one. Given the opportunity one should look for tank bred clownfish opposed to wild caught. Tank bred fish are often known for being hardier as well as more comfortable with life in the aquarium.

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