{"product_id":"percula-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula","title":"Percula Clownfish Pair – Amphiprion percula","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo 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-sgneldl 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-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePercula Clownfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Clownfish or True Percula Clownfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of the most recognizable reef fishes, displaying a brilliant orange body crossed by three white vertical bands outlined in black. The fins are orange with contrasting dark margins, with the amount of black coloration varying among individuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=percula\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. percula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occurs around Queensland and Melanesia, including the northern Great Barrier Reef, northern New Guinea, New Britain, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Adults inhabit shallow lagoon and seaward reef environments, with FishBase recording the species at depths of approximately 1–15 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=percula\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePercula Clownfish have a fascinating social structure. In a natural group, the largest fish is the breeding female and the second-largest is the breeding male. If the female is lost, the male can change sex and assume the female role. This natural size hierarchy explains why established clownfish pairs commonly consist of a larger female and smaller male. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/9209?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e associates with several host anemones, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeteractis crispa, Heteractis magnifica,* and *Stichodactyla gigantea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A host anemone is not required to successfully maintain a Percula Clownfish pair in an aquarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=percula\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair is offered as part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Lacepède, 1802)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Percula Clownfish, True Percula Clownfish, Orange Clownfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pomacentridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Collected Pair – Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive; established pairs can be territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 gallons recommended for a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3 inches (11 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=percula\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a stable marine aquarium with rockwork for shelter and enough room for the pair to establish a territory. Percula Clownfish do not require a host anemone and can thrive in reef aquariums without one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Percula Clownfish are generally peaceful to semi-aggressive. A bonded or established pair may become increasingly territorial around a favored section of rockwork, coral or host anemone, particularly during spawning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Percula Clownfish are naturally reef-associated and are not coral predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer a varied omnivorous diet consisting of quality marine pellets or flakes along with mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods and appropriately sized frozen or fresh marine foods. Several appropriately sized feedings can be offered throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Host Anemones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. percula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is documented in association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeteractis crispa, Heteractis magnifica,* and *Stichodactyla gigantea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/Fieldguide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=704\u0026amp;genusname=Amphiprion\u0026amp;speciesname=percula\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Percula Clownfish maintain a size-based social hierarchy in which the female is the largest member of the pair. The species is egg-laying; eggs adhere to the substrate, and males guard and aerate the developing clutch. \u003c\/span\u003e\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595506974953,"sku":"WC S2316","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/percula-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula-indonesia-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1790688832","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/percula-clownfish-pair-amphiprion-percula","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}