Perculas and Ocellaris

Willie_6 · 12/27/2006, 01:43 PM

Is there a differance between these clowns? If they are put in a tank with they fight?

Drix · 12/27/2006, 01:58 PM

There is a small difference, One has black stripes between their orange and white stripes and one doesn't (I believe the Ocelaris has the Black stripes). Also, the number of spines supporting their dorsal fins changes.

As far as specific personality traits between the two fish I'm not sure, I used to have an ocelaris that jumpped out of the tank to his demise, but before that he was exceptionally friendly and would even eat out of your fingers.

a2fire2i · 12/27/2006, 02:05 PM

you should be able to pair them up. they will fight until they determine who is the female and who is the male.

Willie_6 · 12/27/2006, 02:15 PM

So if drix is correct I have a Ocellaris. Here's a pic:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../FishTank4.jpg

Travis L. Stevens · 12/27/2006, 02:54 PM

There are a few faint coloration differences that can't be truly relied on. Mainly, A. ocellaris tends to have thinner black markings than A. percula. The orange on A. ocellaris has more yellow in it than the A. percula. But, more and more clownfish are coming in the trade that have a wide variety of color variations. Interestingly enough, A. percula tend to have thick black bands, but A. ocellaris can even be completely black and white.

But above all, about the only morphological difference is a single dorsal spine. A. ocellaris have 10-11 dorsal spines and A. percula has 9-10. A. ocellaris and A. percula can coexist in the same tank and will even pair up on occassion, but don't count on it.

Willie_6 · 12/27/2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Travis L. Stevens
There are a few faint coloration differences that can't be truly relied on. Mainly, A. ocellaris tends to have thinner black markings than A. percula. The orange on A. ocellaris has more yellow in it than the A. percula. But, more and more clownfish are coming in the trade that have a wide variety of color variations. Interestingly enough, A. percula tend to have thick black bands, but A. ocellaris can even be completely black and white.

But above all, about the only morphological difference is a single dorsal spine. A. ocellaris have 10-11 dorsal spines and A. percula has 9-10. A. ocellaris and A. percula can coexist in the same tank and will even pair up on occassion, but don't count on it.

Sounds good. Thanks everyone.

12/27/2006, 01:43 PM	#1
Willie_6 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,439	Perculas and Ocellaris Is there a differance between these clowns? If they are put in a tank with they fight? __________________ 75 gal. reef tank in the making. Snails, Emerald Crabs, Scarlet Crabs,a cleaner shrimp. Midas Blenny, Scooter Blenny, ocellaris clown, Mandarin. Current Tank Info: 75 gal fish and rock, 432w 8 bulb T-5 lights, Deltec Skimmer MCE 600, 25 gal Fuge/Sump, Ro/Di from Buckeye Supply.

12/27/2006, 02:05 PM	#3
a2fire2i Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,964	you should be able to pair them up. they will fight until they determine who is the female and who is the male. __________________ Corey Current Tank Info: 120 Mostly SPS Reef

12/27/2006, 02:15 PM	#4
Willie_6 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,439	So if drix is correct I have a Ocellaris. Here's a pic: http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../FishTank4.jpg __________________ 75 gal. reef tank in the making. Snails, Emerald Crabs, Scarlet Crabs,a cleaner shrimp. Midas Blenny, Scooter Blenny, ocellaris clown, Mandarin. Current Tank Info: 75 gal fish and rock, 432w 8 bulb T-5 lights, Deltec Skimmer MCE 600, 25 gal Fuge/Sump, Ro/Di from Buckeye Supply.

12/27/2006, 02:54 PM	#5
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	There are a few faint coloration differences that can't be truly relied on. Mainly, A. ocellaris tends to have thinner black markings than A. percula. The orange on A. ocellaris has more yellow in it than the A. percula. But, more and more clownfish are coming in the trade that have a wide variety of color variations. Interestingly enough, A. percula tend to have thick black bands, but A. ocellaris can even be completely black and white. But above all, about the only morphological difference is a single dorsal spine. A. ocellaris have 10-11 dorsal spines and A. percula has 9-10. A. ocellaris and A. percula can coexist in the same tank and will even pair up on occassion, but don't count on it. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

12/27/2006, 01:58 PM	#2
Drix Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 590	There is a small difference, One has black stripes between their orange and white stripes and one doesn't (I believe the Ocelaris has the Black stripes). Also, the number of spines supporting their dorsal fins changes. As far as specific personality traits between the two fish I'm not sure, I used to have an ocelaris that jumpped out of the tank to his demise, but before that he was exceptionally friendly and would even eat out of your fingers.