Perc question...

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weatherby

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I'm sure this is a super basic question but:
What exactly IS a false Perc vs a true Perc clownfish? :notsure:
I'm really curious as I've seen Ocellaris that LOOK like Percs, but something seems a bit 'off', while the only 'true' Perc I have seen to my knowledge is the image of the Picasso on this site... Which is listed as Amphiprion Percula.
I guess this is the most basic way of asking the question I can think of: Nemo is which one? A perc or an Ocellaris? I ask just because I've seen Clowns that look like Nemo but I'm not sure if they were real percs or fakes... heck I'm not even sure what the difference is so, guess the answer won't mean much until I sort that part out first.... heh.
Can someone help me with a quick Perc vs Ocellaris explination? :help:
Thanks! :happyfish
 
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weatherby

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OK... I suppose I asked for that requesting a 'quick' response and all...

But anyway, other than dissecting one, is there a general way to tell the difference? Or more specifically: to tell if a shop is trying to rip you off by selling you a false perc vs a true perc? Is there a reason to care even? Like I said, the only 'true perc' picture labeled as such I've seen is the Picasso on this site for $100... seems like there'd better be a lot of difference between the false and true percs to merit an $85+ upcharge that's all... :scared:
 
bang guy

bang guy

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I hate the common name False Percula, they're Ocellaris. Just like Percula shouldn't be called False Ocellaris. I know that's the industry and not you Weatherby, it just gets on my nerves.

Ocellaris typically have tea colored eyes where a Percula will usually have bright orange eyes. That's normally the only obvious difference. Ocellaris grow faster, larger, and mature sooner. That's one reason while captive bred Ocellaris are cheaper, they reach a sellable age much faster.
Percula are the smallest Clownfish and also the only Clownfish that will easily thrive in a 10 gallon tank.
 
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