Percula clownfish
Amphiprion percula
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The percula clownfish grows up to 11 cm. Its body is bright orange with three white bands edged in black. The caudal fin is rounded. It exhibits sexual dimorphism: the female is larger than the male. It is a territorial fish that defends its anemone. It communicates through clicking sounds and postures. In aquariums, it can live without an anemone but adapts to other substitutes.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.02–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size11 cm
Lifespan6 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. Minimum tank size 100 liters. Omnivorous: feed with brine shrimp, mysis, and flake food. Compatible with other peaceful fish. Avoid aggressive fish. Introducing an anemone is recommended but not mandatory. Captive breeding is possible with a formed pair.