The difference between

[rope]

Could someone please tell me the difference between the f.percula t.percula, and the ocellaris. Also, I have a 75G reef tank set up w/no fish in it now. It has been set up since December, and looking great. I am wanting to put a pair of clown in it to add to my bulb tip anenome. What would be best?

 

[maww]

false percula is Amphiprion occelaris. true percula is A. percula. Neither host naturally in BTA, and may never accept one in the aquarium. A couple good places to look for info: the FAQ at the top of ths forum, and Fautin and Allens ebook for their clownfish/anemone book :
http://www.nhm.ku.edu/inverts/ebooks/intro.html

 

[rope]

So, what would be the best clowns to put w/ my bta(that might host)

 

[traveller7]

IME 90% clowns will eventually take to a BTA.

Clown choice is personal and a 75gal is a reasonable size for most species. It is going to depend on your mix of other fish.

You can expect a Maroon or Clarks to take to a BTA immediately, but they are not always the best choices for a community environment.

Good luck and research your clown choice patiently, they live a long long time.

 

[kewliz]

I've had my BTA for almost a year and my ocellaris just started using it as a host- FINALLY!!!
They used everything else.

So if my dumb clowns did it- maybe there's hope for yours.

 

[Phong33]

I find that True percs are MUCH more likely to host then false percs.