{"product_id":"captive-bred-helmet-picasso-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula","title":"Captive-Bred Helmet Picasso 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\u003eHelmet Picasso Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selectively bred designer form of the Percula Clownfish, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This variety displays the irregular white patterning associated with Picasso Perculas, with expanded markings that can create a distinctive helmet-like appearance around the head and body.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair pictured features bright orange coloration, bold white patterning, and contrasting black edging. Pattern development varies from fish to fish, giving each Helmet Picasso its own individual appearance.\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 a designer form of \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/em\u003e, Helmet Picasso Clownfish share the hardy aquarium characteristics of captive-bred Perculas. They readily accept prepared foods, are reef compatible, and do not require a host anemone to thrive. Sustainable Aquatics identifies the Helmet Picasso as captive bred and recommends an aquarium larger than 30 gallons. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 Helmet Picasso Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picasso Helmet Clownfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designer 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 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e; breeder and aquarium references typically place Helmet Picasso Perculas in the 3–4 inch range. \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. A host anemone is not necessary for captive-bred Helmet Picasso Clownfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally peaceful to semi-aggressive, with territorial behavior becoming more noticeable after a pair establishes a preferred area or spawning site. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Helmet Picasso Clownfish are not coral predators and are appropriate for reef aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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, and other appropriately sized frozen or prepared marine foods. Sustainable Aquatics recommends a mixed diet of frozen foods along with dry pellets or flakes. \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 Helmet Picasso 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":51734845194473,"sku":"TR AU2626","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/captive-bred-helmet-picasso-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula.jpg?v=1787787786","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/captive-bred-helmet-picasso-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}