Percula or Ocellaris - What's the dif?

[sharky61]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Percula and Ocellaris Clowns? Some places say they are the same.. Some say the Percula is the False Ocellaris, and other references say the Ocellaris is the False Percula. Ahhhhhhh!

is there a difference and which is the easier to keep?


Thanks

[vaporize]

Ocellaris is easier to keep and grows faster, not to mention that it's a little bit cheaper.

It really depends whether you like that look. A.percula usually have a darker marking between the first band and 2nd band (dark), depending on where it comes from. Ocellaris will only have the orange body with white bands.

Seriously, if you buy tank raised specimens, they are pretty much the same hardiness. Always buy tank raised clowns ;D

[Monti]

16735
Ocellaris

16736
Percula

[sharky61]

Thank you both... That clears it up....