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Ocellaris (False Percula) Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)

Ocellaris (False Percula) Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)

Ocellaris (False Percula) Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)

Photo by Lisa Dunn
The Ocellaris (False Percula) Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is one of the most popular and arguably one of the easiest marine fish to have in an aquarium.

One peculiarity of this Clownfish is that, even when placed in a large aquarium, once it has established its territory, it will seldom stray from that area. If it makes its home in one corner of a 4' wide tank, it will almost never be seen at the other end of the tank.

Tank raised specimens (highly recommended) of this species are fairly easy to find and, if a young pair are purchased, they will easily become a mated pair, without much of the mating ritual abuse experienced with other species of Clownfish. Also, being tank raised, they are accustomed to eating hand fed foods and acclimate very well.

See more information about the False Percula Clownfish.

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