{"product_id":"captive-bred-extra-black-percula-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula","title":"Captive-Bred Extra Black Percula 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\u003eExtra Black Percula Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selectively bred form of the True Percula Clownfish, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This variety is prized for developing increased black pigmentation between and around the traditional white bands while retaining the warm orange coloration characteristic of Percula Clownfish.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair pictured displays bold white bands bordered by substantial black pigmentation, along with rich orange coloration on the face, fins, and portions of the body. Black coloration may continue to intensify as Percula Clownfish mature, making adult specimens especially striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Extra Black” refers to the selectively bred color phenotype rather than a separate species or hybrid. Published discussion of captive clownfish color variation specifically recognizes \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/em\u003e “Extra Black” among established captive-bred forms. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eExtra Black Percula Clownfish are hardy, reef compatible, and readily adapt to prepared aquarium foods. A host anemone is not required for captive-bred individuals 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 Extra Black Percula Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Black Percula\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 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\u003e4.3 inches (11 cm)\u003c\/strong\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. A host anemone is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtra Black Perculas generally retain the relatively manageable temperament of \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/em\u003e. An established pair may defend a preferred host, spawning site, or section of the aquarium.\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\u003eOffer a varied omnivorous diet including quality marine pellets and flakes, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine foods, and other appropriately sized frozen preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Anemone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA host anemone is not required for captive-bred Extra Black Percula Clownfish to thrive. 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