Clownfish ID and Stocking Question

[razord]

Hello,
I've had this clownfish for a year or so now in a smaller tank and can't remember if it's a Ocellaris or a True Percula. Can someone confirm?

Also, I just put him in a 55g newly established tank where he is the only fish. I'm looking to add a few fish down the road and wondering what I should be considering as far as timing and selection. I'm open to suggestions on fish ideas for a reef safe 55g with this guy. I recall these can be territorial and I'm not sure if I'm better waiting or getting something in there sooner before he "œmarks his territory?" Thanks in advance!!

 

[snorvich]

Percula

 

[CoralsAddiction]

That's an Amphiprion Percula. You can start with gobies, blennies, dartfish, wrasses and then put semi-aggressive fishes like flame hawkfish.

 

[ThRoewer]

And add another percula - keeping them single is cruel.

 

[razord]

And add another percula - keeping them single is cruel.

Why is it cruel? Also, if I get another, does it need to be smaller? The same size? Those one I have is close to full size and I've had it over a year I think.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Why is it cruel? Also, if I get another, does it need to be smaller? The same size? Those one I have is close to full size and I've had it over a year I think.

Not cruel but in the wild Percula clowns are usually Found in groups of 2-6 clowns. Some other ones like Maroon clowns do ok as solitary clowns. If you do get one best to get a young juvi.

 

[razord]

Thank you!

 

[razord]

Also, will pairing it make them more or less aggressive to other tank mates I may add down the line? (Or no difference). Just curious if the pairing should occur now or after I've added other fish?

 

[scooter31707]

It really won't matter, once they become a bonded pair. They are capable of taking over a whole tank. I have heard that they can take over 50-100 gallons of territory, once they start mating.

 

[razord]

It really won't matter, once they become a bonded pair. They are capable of taking over a whole tank. I have heard that they can take over 50-100 gallons of territory, once they start mating.

So, if that's the case, I wouldn't want to put them if my intent is to have more than clownfish? I'm hoping to add a few other fish so maybe I'm better off not pairing?

 

[ThRoewer]

My percula pairs do not show the least interest into other fish, even the spawning pair.

In the wild you always find them in pairs, sometimes with extra reservists. Generally they also do better in pairs (like many fish).
Solitary confinement is cruel and unusual punishment.