True Percula Clownfish Information

True Percula Clownfish

Amphiprion percula

Other Names: Nemo,

Origin: Indo-Pacific Region

Whether or not a fish is "Reef Safe" simply refers to the fish's likelihood of eating corals clams, or invertebrates. If you're not keeping any of those than having a fish that is not reef safe might be perfectly fine for you! For those that do however should watch out, any fish marked as not being reef safe might end up eating all your corals.

Jumper: Rarely

A fish referred to as a "jumper" is one which might take large leaps out of the surface of your water on occasion. In order to house a fish known for jumping you need to ensure that your tank is completely covered or else your fish might go "carpet surfing" and be out of luck.

Max Size: 4.5

Reccomended Tank Size: 10 gallon minimum.

Temperature range: 72-82F

Description:
Although most clownfish show some variation of black, orange and white, Amphiprion Percula or "True Percs" can usually distinguished by thicker blank bands around their white stripes.

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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True Percula Clownfish

Amphiprion percula