Picasso Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Orange-red body with white bands outlined in black, and characteristic white patch on the head. Distinctively patterned compared to true A. ocellaris, with more irregular stripe patterns and a unique facial marking that resembles a Picasso painting.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small pellets, flakes, and frozen foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped meaty items. Will also consume small zooplankton and prepared omnivore formulas.
Difficulty and care for the Picasso 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, primarily from Indonesia to Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef region.
Keeper notes
Selectively bred designer variant. Standard Picasso pattern. Popular variant.
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