{"product_id":"captive-bred-c-quest-line-onyx-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula","title":"Captive-Bred C-Quest Line Onyx Clownfish Pair – Amphiprion percula","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-2866386370645\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-wytcido buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-zpxbrfu buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-zggiour buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eC-Quest Line Onyx Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selectively bred form of the Percula Clownfish, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This established designer line is known for developing especially deep black coloration between the characteristic white bars while retaining bright orange coloration on the face, fins, and portions of the body.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C-Quest Onyx line was developed through generations of selective breeding of Percula Clownfish showing increasingly dark pigmentation. Sea \u0026amp; Reef reports that the original C-Quest breeding program established more than 50 pairs of dark Perculas and repeatedly selected offspring with the strongest black coloration to develop the line. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair pictured shows the classic Onyx appearance with dark body coloration, contrasting white bands, and warm orange accents. Black pigmentation can continue to intensify as these fish mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive-bred\/tank-raised pair\u003c\/strong\u003e maintained at Pacific East Aquaculture in dedicated systems separate from our wild-collected fish. Our captive-bred and tank-raised saltwater fish are carefully observed and maintained under professional husbandry protocols prior to sale, without the routine conditioning and proactive treatment protocols used for wild-collected specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs captive-bred Percula Clownfish, C-Quest Onyx Clownfish are hardy, reef compatible, and readily adapt to common prepared marine foods. A host anemone is not required for them to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/em\u003e (Lacepède, 1802)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-Quest Line Onyx Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-Quest Onyx Percula, Onyx Percula Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively Bred Percula Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomacentridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised Pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful to semi-aggressive; established pairs may become territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons recommended for a pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 inches (9 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the C-Quest Onyx line \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide a stable, established marine aquarium with rockwork for shelter and adequate open swimming space. These fish can be successfully maintained with or without a host anemone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC-Quest Onyx Perculas generally share the relatively peaceful temperament of standard \u003cem\u003eA. percula\u003c\/em\u003e. A mature pair may become more territorial around a preferred resting site, spawning area, or host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e They are not coral predators and are well suited to reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine pellets and flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and other appropriately sized frozen foods. Sea \u0026amp; Reef reports that its captive-bred Onyx Perculas readily accept pellets, flakes, frozen mysis, and frozen brine shrimp. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Anemone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA host anemone is optional. Captive-bred C-Quest Onyx Clownfish can thrive and form pairs without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proaquatix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51734885957865,"sku":"TR AU2625","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-c-quest-line-onyx-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula.jpg?v=1787788014","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-c-quest-line-onyx-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}