Percula Clownfish – Amphiprion percula
Species Name: Amphiprion percula
Synonyms: A. tunicatus
Common Names: Percula Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish, Percula Anemonefish, Orange Clownfish
Family: Pomacentridae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max.Size: 3.1 inches (8cm)
Environment: Reef, Depth 1-15m
Origin: Western Pacific
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Other peaceful species. Can be kept in pairs, more aggressive towards conspecifics than A. ocellaris
Aquarium Setup: 20gal minimum. Prefers a reef setup but not necessary
Food: Meaty foods such as Mysids, Brine Shrimp, Krill, and Plankton should be offered
Breeding: Prefers to spawn on substrate and in caves. Anemone is not necessary for spawning. Two juveniles will generally mature into a mated pair.
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