The C-Quest Line Onyx Picasso Clownfish is a selectively bred designer form of the Percula Clownfish, scientifically known as Amphiprion percula. This pair combines the characteristic irregular white patterning associated with Picasso-type Perculas with extensive dark pigmentation and bright orange coloration.
The fish pictured show broad, irregular white body markings edged by areas of deep black, with orange faces, fins, and tails. Because designer clownfish are selectively bred for pattern and coloration, each individual develops its own distinctive appearance.
This listing is for a captive-bred/tank-raised pair 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.
Amphiprion percula is naturally found in the western Pacific, including Queensland, northern New Guinea, New Britain, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Wild fish inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs at depths of approximately 1–15 meters. The species reaches a documented maximum total length of 11 cm, approximately 4.3 inches.
Care Guide
Scientific Name: Amphiprion percula (Lacepède, 1802)
Common Name: C-Quest Line Onyx Picasso Clownfish
Variety: Designer Percula Clownfish
Family: Pomacentridae
Availability: Captive Bred / Tank Raised Pair
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive; established pairs may become territorial
Reef Compatibility: Reef compatible
Minimum Aquarium Size: 30 gallons recommended for a pair
Maximum Size: Approximately 4.3 inches (11 cm total length)
Diet: Omnivore
Temperature: 74–80°F
Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.026
pH: 8.1–8.4
Aquarium Requirements:
Provide a stable, established marine aquarium with rockwork for shelter and sufficient swimming space. A host anemone is not required for captive-bred Onyx Picasso Clownfish to thrive.
Temperament:
Percula Clownfish are generally manageable community inhabitants, although mature fish and established pairs may defend a preferred territory, spawning site, or host.
Reef Compatibility:
Reef compatible. These clownfish are not coral predators and are well suited to reef aquariums.
Diet and Feeding:
Offer a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine pellets and flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine foods, and other appropriately sized frozen or prepared foods.
Pair Behavior:
Amphiprion percula naturally forms breeding pairs within a social hierarchy. The largest fish is the female, while the second-largest individual functions as the breeding male.
