Species Profile

Percula Clownfish

Amphiprion percula

Also known as: True Percula

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Adult size

3″

Minimum tank

20 gal

Temperature

75–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Diet

Marine pellets, frozen mysis, brine shrimp

Notes

The 'true' percula, thicker black borders on the white bars than Ocellaris. Slightly more delicate but otherwise indistinguishable in care. Captive-bred specimens are reef-tank standard.

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