Percula Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Amphiprion percula
Scientific Name : Amphiprion ocellaris Other Common Names : Anemone Fish, Orange Anemone Fish, Nemo Clownfish Care Level : Easy, very hardy and good for saltwater beginners, especially the tank raised clowns which should acclimate easier than their wild caught counterparts. Also, keeping them with anemones is not necessary. Only keep anemones if you have the proper aquarium lighting. Size : 3 - 4 inches (10 cm) pH : 8 - 8.4 Temperature : 75°F - 80°F (24°C - 27°C) Specific Gravity : 1.020 - 1.024 Lifespan : 3 - 6 years generally, but see comment below from Dudley who has a pair of percula clowns that has been alive for 27 years! Origin / Habitat : Indo-Pacific to Oceania Temperament / Behavior : Usually they are a very peaceful marine fish. Avoid mixing the various clown species though. If you have a mix of different clown species in your tank, they will fight. If you have a host anemone in the aquarium with them, they will defend it. It usually works out best if you have only one or a pair of clowns in your tank. Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : They have been bred in captivity and it is usually better to buy a tank raised fish because they will adapt better in the home aquarium. More information on breeding clownfish. Tank Size : 30 gallon minimum Compatible Tank Mates : Avoid keeping them in an aquarium with Lionfish, Snappers, Groupers, Triggers, Eels or any other predatory fish large enough to eat them. Keep only one clown species in your aquarium. Do not mix the various clown species. Disease : Saltwater Fish Disease - Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatment Diet / Fish Food : Omnivore - provide a varied diet with live food, frozen food and they will also accept flake food. Tank Region : All over Gender : All are males when they are born. As they mature and start to pair off the dominant one will change into a female. The female is usually larger than the male and will be the primary defender of their territory. Compatible Anemones : Bubble Tip Anemone (Rose Anemone) (Entacmaea quadricolor)
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