Percula clownfish (Amphriprion percula)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bright orange body with three white bands edged in black, one behind the head, one at midbody, and one at the tail base. Rounded dorsal and anal fins; black markings on the gill covers.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake food, small pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp. Supplement with occasional vegetable matter like nori.
Difficulty and care for the Percula clownfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, specifically the Great Barrier Reef and coastal reefs of northeastern Australia.
Log Percula 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 Percula clownfish alongside everything else in your reef.
