Quick Stats
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Care Level: Easy
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Diet: Omnivore
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Temperament: Peaceful/Semi-Aggressive
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Reef-Safe: Yes
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Source: Captive Bred
- Approximate Purchase Size: 1.25-1.5"
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Approximate Max Size: 4"
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Recommended Tank Size: 20 Gallons or Larger
Overview
Misbar True Perculas (Amphiprion percula) derive their name from their incomplete center or tail stripe. Some Misbar Clownfish even have incomplete head bars. Their unusual patterns make them very popular with hobbyists who appreciate unique specimens. ORA does not selectively breed misbars, they occur naturally in aquaculture during larval development. Since each fish will have a slightly different stripe pattern, they are all distinct and individually recognizable.
These docile fish are close relatives of the ocellaris clownfish and the two species can be easily confused. In the Percula, the black margin around the white stripes is thick while in the ocellaris, the black margin is very thin or absent. They also have a different number of spiny rays in the dorsal fin. These two species do not overlap in their natural distribution. A. percula is found only in Melanesia and Northern Australia. Mature specimens typically develop a striking black coloration between stripes.
Note: Image is a representation of what to expect. The fish you receive may vary slightly in appearance.
