Onyx Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Amphiprion percula is predominantly black or very dark brown with distinctive white or pale yellow bars and fin markings. This species has the characteristic clownfish body shape with a blunt head and slightly compressed body, and exhibits white patches on the face and along the dorsal fin.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, offer a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and copepods. Feed 2-3 times daily in appropriate portions.
Difficulty and care for the Onyx Clownfish
Easy - Hardy designer variant. Best suited for beginners.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, specifically found in coral reef environments from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea eastward to the Great Barrier Reef and Solomon Islands.
Keeper notes
Selectively bred designer variant. Heavy black filling between bars. Popular variant.
Log Onyx Clownfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Onyx Clownfish alongside everything else in your reef.
