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True Clownfish
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True Clownfish

Amphiprion percula

Also called: Orange

Key facts

  • Temperature24–26 °C
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Minimum tank120 l
  • Adult size11 cm
  • Difficulty★★☆☆☆
  • TemperamentPeaceful
  • WaterMarine
  • Reef safeYes

Full profile

Family
Pomacentridae
Origin
Western Pacific (Australia), (Papua New Guinea)
Size
11 cm
Temperature
24 – 26°C
pH
8.1 – 8.4
Salinity
1.023 – 1.025
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Type of aquarium
Reef / FOWLR
Swimming level
medium
Behavior
Pacific
Minimum number of individuals
1 or a pair
Minimum aquarium size
120 liters
Diet
omnivore
Reproduction
oviparous; protandric hermaphrodite
Reef Safe
✅ Yes

Notes: Similar to A. ocellaris but with thicker, more distinct black rings. Care requirements are identical. Many selectively bred varieties (Picasso, Platinum, Snowflake, DaVinci). It is associated with the same anemones.

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