Black and White Percula Clownfish Profile

Scientific Name:

Amphiprion ocellaris V.

Identification:

Black body with three white bars, the middle one with forward-projecting bulge.

Distribtution:

This variation of the False Percula Clownfish is found only in the north Australia area.

Average Size:

To 3.5".

Habitat:

Provide with plenty of hiding places and live rock growth for grazing on.

Minimum Tank Size Suggested:

20 gallons.

Reef Tank Suitability:

Excellent fish for a reef tank environment.

Preferred Host Anemone Species:

Heteractis magnifica; Stichodactyla gigantea; S. mertensii. This fish also does fine without a host anemone.

Characteristics & Compatibility:

Gets along well with most other species, including other Clownfish.

Diet & Feeding:

An omnivore which should have a varied diet including meaty food items and algae. A high quality marine omnivore flake food with these items can supply adequate levels of these nutrients. Feed 2 to 3 times per day.

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