Ocellaris VS True Percula?

plasma19 · 04-15-2008, 05:41 PM

Im interested in buying a pair of either Ocellaris(Tank Raised or Wild) or a Pair of True Perculas.

Besides their visual differences like black lines, and dorsal spines what else can be different about them? are there any behavioral issues like territorial aggressiveness?

FYI my LFS Prices For Clownfish:

True Percs: $40ea

Tank Raised Ocellaris: $25ea
Wild Ocellaris: $25-29ea

just looking for some straight facts and opinions from you guys.

**Osiris** · 04-15-2008, 06:18 PM

I've always been a fan of the True Percula's, but they tend to be more aggresive then the Ocellaris, if you can get a tank bred saltwater fish i would definately go with that one over wild, due to disease, foreign things may be introduced to your tank, and also, tank bred are more hardy.

True percula's, have more of orange orange color versus Occelaris have more orange/red color.

**Fishfirst** · 04-15-2008, 07:46 PM

I personally have no issues with either species being aggressive (besides to their own kind)

flamingo · 04-15-2008, 07:52 PM

Imho, they don't seem to be different from eachother in that many ways... it really comes down to personal likes/dislikes. I've gone with ocellaris, I find them to be amazing fish for being so "common" and cheap... and I actually prefer the coloring over a true percula.

Buy tank-bred... with the "ease" of breeding clownfish in the hobby, and finding a large selection in any sw store, there's no reason to be buying wild caught.

plasma19 · 04-15-2008, 09:17 PM

thanks for the quick replies, btw what are ur lfs prices for clowns like?:S mine seem over priced

karazy · 04-15-2008, 09:18 PM

ive seen 35 for percula and 20 for occelaris

flamingo · 04-15-2008, 09:48 PM

It kind of depends... usually around 11-20$ at a normal lfs for Ocellaris, 20-30 at a smaller lfs with higher prices. The one time i've seen true-percula for sale, they were about 27$ each.

fishbguy · 04-16-2008, 09:18 AM

the lfs I work at has false percs for 17.99 tank raised.

True percs are 34.99 tank raised. I'm not sure about wild caught because we don't get that many wild clowns in.

Ocellaris><>! · 07-12-2008, 09:09 PM

I have one of each in mine and there fine they get along real well. not very aggresive.

**Scuba Kid** · 07-13-2008, 04:55 PM

Please check the dates on threads before posting. No discussion here in 3 months, so no need to bring back an old thread.

04-15-2008, 05:41 PM	#1
plasma19 Fishy Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 28	Ocellaris VS True Percula? Im interested in buying a pair of either Ocellaris(Tank Raised or Wild) or a Pair of True Perculas. Besides their visual differences like black lines, and dorsal spines what else can be different about them? are there any behavioral issues like territorial aggressiveness? FYI my LFS Prices For Clownfish: True Percs: $40ea Tank Raised Ocellaris: $25ea Wild Ocellaris: $25-29ea just looking for some straight facts and opinions from you guys.

04-15-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	I've always been a fan of the True Percula's, but they tend to be more aggresive then the Ocellaris, if you can get a tank bred saltwater fish i would definately go with that one over wild, due to disease, foreign things may be introduced to your tank, and also, tank bred are more hardy. True percula's, have more of orange orange color versus Occelaris have more orange/red color. __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

04-15-2008, 07:46 PM	#3
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,534	I personally have no issues with either species being aggressive (besides to their own kind) __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

04-15-2008, 07:52 PM	#4
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,899	Imho, they don't seem to be different from eachother in that many ways... it really comes down to personal likes/dislikes. I've gone with ocellaris, I find them to be amazing fish for being so "common" and cheap... and I actually prefer the coloring over a true percula. Buy tank-bred... with the "ease" of breeding clownfish in the hobby, and finding a large selection in any sw store, there's no reason to be buying wild caught. __________________ If you put "u" instead of typing out the actual, shocking, three letter word... i'm not going to read your ramblings. I'm so behind it's not even funny.

04-15-2008, 09:48 PM	#7
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,899	It kind of depends... usually around 11-20$ at a normal lfs for Ocellaris, 20-30 at a smaller lfs with higher prices. The one time i've seen true-percula for sale, they were about 27$ each. __________________ If you put "u" instead of typing out the actual, shocking, three letter word... i'm not going to read your ramblings. I'm so behind it's not even funny.

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04-15-2008, 09:17 PM	#5
plasma19 Fishy Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 28	thanks for the quick replies, btw what are ur lfs prices for clowns like?:S mine seem over priced

04-15-2008, 09:18 PM	#6
karazy bammin like salmon Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 604	ive seen 35 for percula and 20 for occelaris

04-16-2008, 09:18 AM	#8
fishbguy I'm watching you Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Age: 17 Posts: 1,888	the lfs I work at has false percs for 17.99 tank raised. True percs are 34.99 tank raised. I'm not sure about wild caught because we don't get that many wild clowns in. __________________ I think about you in the summertime And all the good times we had, baby It’s been a few years and I can’t deny The thought of you still makes me crazy I think about you in the summertime Summertime - New Kids On The Block

07-12-2008, 09:09 PM	#9
Ocellaris><>! Fishy Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota,USA Posts: 21	I have one of each in mine and there fine they get along real well. not very aggresive. __________________ Ocellaris><>!

07-13-2008, 04:55 PM	#10
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