False vs True

[L98-Z]

What makes the True Percula Clownfish harder to keep than the False Percula Clownfish?

It's listed as such on multiple sites, but never states a reason.

 

[elegance coral]

I've never known that to be true. I have had both, and right now I have two pairs of perc's and one pair of ocellaris. I've never noticed a difference in care requirements between the two species.

 

[L98-Z]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13542913#post13542913 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by elegance coral
I've never known that to be true. I have had both, and right now I have two pairs of perc's and one pair of ocellaris. I've never noticed a difference in care requirements between the two species.

Interesting. A lot of the sites I'm finding recommends the false to inexperienced reef owners attempting to steer them away from the true. They never seem to state a reason though.

 

[phender]

A. percula seems to be more prone to brookynella (clownfish disease) when they first come in. Once you are over that first 2 week period, their care is the same.