False Percula Ocellaris Clownfish - Captive Bred x 2
Amphiprion ocellaris
The False Percula Clownfish is a great and terrific addition to any reef tank. They are great fish to keep for beginners, since it is easy to handle and care. The False Percula Clownfish is hardy as well as non-aggressive; therefore they are very easy to keep with other co-mates and don't harm any other inhabitants. They can live either singly or in pairs in a given suitable size tank. A single clown fish is suitable to keep in 10 gallons. In accordance of living in its environment, this fish cannot tolerate high levels of ammonia or nitrites and nitrates. The False Percula Clownfish is quite easily fed with flake, pellet, or frozen food, as well as amphipods and copepods that might exist in the tank. This fish is generally known for its hosting characteristic in an anemone. They are named the false clownfish because it is not that bright orange as the true percula clownfish, although its color pattern is very much similar and are often confused. The False Percula Clownfish attributes thinner black outlines as compared to the true ones. But, the False Percula Clownfish is hardier than the true percula. They are long-lived clownfish and make a great addition to any aquarium. There are no distinctive characteristic differences among male and female, since all of them are sexually immature when hatched. Generally, eggs are laid by a pair along the base of the host anemone, who tends to protect their eggs. The False Percula Clownfish would definitely draw attention to your home tank for not only its color combination but also for its resemblance with the famous cartoon character "Nemo" from the award winning film Finding Nemo.