Species Profile
Percula Clownfish
Amphiprion percula
Also known as: True Percula
Clownfishpeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
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.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Percula Clownfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Percula Clownfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Ocellaris Clownfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue-Green Chromis
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Royal Gramma
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Firefish Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellowtail Damselfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Blue Hippo Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Powder Blue Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Sailfin Tang
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yellow Watchman Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Diamond Watchman Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Neon Goby
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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