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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