True Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
Amphiprion percula (True Percula Clown Fish)
The orange clownfish (Amphiprion percula) or true percula clownfish is a popular aquarium fish. Like other clownfish (also called anemonefish), it often lives in association with sea anemones. A. percula is associated specifically with Heteractis magnifica and Stichodactyla gigantea, and as larva use chemical cues released from the anemones to identify and locate the appropriate host species to use them for shelter and protection. Although popular, maintaining this species in captivity is rather complex.
This anemonefish can be recognized by its bright orange color with three white bands outlined with a thin to thick black border, and black markings on the fins. It grows to be about 8 cm in length. This species can be mistaken for the similar species of clownfishes, A. ocellaris. This is known as the Ocellaris clownfish and sometimes referred to as the “false percula clownfish” or “common clownfish” due to its similar color and pattern. The “easiest” way to distinguish the two species is the fact that A. percula has 10 spines in the first dorsal fin and A. ocellaris has 11.
Diet
Percula clownfish are omnivores. They should be fed a diet of brine shrimp, or chopped shrimp, squid or clams. They will also eat plant matter and can eat flake food, although the majority of their diet should consist of animal protein. They will also nip at algae and plant matter that grows in the aquarium and benefit from live rock growth. It is recommended to feed your Percula Clownfish 2 times daily, and only as much as they will eat in 2-3 minutes.
Tank Mate Compatibility
Percula clownfish feed predominately in the middle of the tank, although can be observed nipping at plant matter throughout the tank. They are a very peaceful fish and are generally compatible with most fish that are the same size. They should not be housed with groupers, sharks, lionfish, moray eels or rays. Caution should be taken when housing with triggerfish and certain wrasses.
Host Anemones
- Heteractus magnifica ~ Magnificent sea anemone.
- Stichtodactyla gigantea ~ Gigantic sea anemone.
- Stichtodactyla crispa ~ Leathery sea anemone.
Determining Sex
Females are larger than the males.
Common Names
Anemonefish
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Quick Facts: True Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
More Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percula_clownfish
Good Article to tell difference from False Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris): http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/clownfishcare/l/blpercula.htm
Green Banded Goby (Elacatinus multifasciatus)
Elacatinus multifasciatus (Green Banded Goby)
The Green Banded Goby belongs to the family named Gobiidae and can be found in the Western Atlantic. This small peaceful species is a vivid green with 17-23 thin iridescent green bands running vertically down the body. A white head with a brownish red band runs through each eye interrupted with a bright red spot.
The Green Banded Goby is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It does not have a functional swim bladder therefore it spends most of its time perched or peering from a hole under a rock. It’s more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area.
This species can be housed in small groups of 3 or more individuals. It was formerly known as Gobiosoma multifasciatum.
It is common for the Greenbanded Goby to spawn in an aquarium, laying its eggs in a crevice or empty shell
Diet
The diet should consist of a variety of fresh or frozen seafood, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. It needs to be fed twice per day.
Other Common Names
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Quick Facts: Green Banded Goby (Elacatinus multifasciatus)
Yellow Coris Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
Halichoeres chrysus
Yellow Coris Wrasses as name implies has bright yellow coloring with one black spot on its long continuous dorsal line and another on the tail. They are best known for their ability to eat fireworms, flatworms and pyramidillid snails.
Yellow Coris Wrasses will tolerate being kept in small groups and can be housed with other docile species of fish like flasher wrasses, Firefish, leopard wrasses and small gobies. They require sand as this is where they sleep and will hide when during stress or during flight.
Diet
The diet should consist of vitamin enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with a high quality marine flake and marine pellet food. It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. It may also eat parasites off of tank mates.
Other Common Names
Golden Rainbowfish, Golden Wrasse, Yellow Coris, Canary Wrasse
Quick Facts: Yellow Coris Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
Red Striped Goby (Trimma cana)
Trimma cana
The Red Striped Goby, originating from the reefs of Cebu, is a rare find in the industry. They are smaller gobies, only reaching a total length of 1 inch. Their body is elongated and opaque in color with red vertical stripes. Their large eyes stand out with their gold rims. They are very active and peaceful gobies that will make a wonderful addition to the saltwater reef or fish only aquarium.
It should be kept in a 10-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and as a supplemental food source. Small groups, or pairs, tend to do better in an aquarium, but need to be introduced to the tank simultaneously. Do not house these gobies with larger, aggressive fish or invertebrates.
Diet
The diet should consist of a variety of fresh or frozen seafood, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. It needs to be fed twice per day.
Other Common Names
Candycane Pygmy Goby, Red-Stripe Trimma Goby, Red Striper
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Quick Facts: Red Striped Goby (Trimma cana)
Rainfordi Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi)
Amblygobius rainfordi
Rainfordi Goby eats green hair algae and is also a sand sifter. They do great indivually, but given adequate space and a simultaneous introduction, a grouping makes a beautiful display with their grey-blue bodies and orange striping running horizontally along the entire length of the body.
The Rainfordi Goby typically will not bother any fish, corals, or invertebrates. Care should be taken, however, to ensure that other larger species (or others of a similar species who have established territories) do not pick on the Rainfordi. In the reef tank, it will appreciate the hiding places afforded by Live Rock and corals.
It is possible for the Rainford’s Goby to spawn successfully in an aquarium.
Diet
The diet should consist of small crustaceans, such as live and frozen brine shrimp, mysid shrimp, as well as filamentous algae.
Other Common Names
Old Glory, Court Jester Goby
Quick Facts: Rainfordi Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi)
Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
Cryptocentrus cinctus
Description
The Yellow Watchman Goby is also known as the Yellow Watchman Prawn, or Yellow Shrimp Goby, was first discovered in 1936 by Herre. The head and body are yellow-orange with bright blue spots on the head and fins. The Yellow Watchman Goby wears an amusing perpetual frown, and likes to peek out from behind rocks. They have been known to form symbiotic relationships with pistol shrimp.
It requires a 10 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of loose coral rubble, ample swimming room, and a sand bottom for burrowing. It rarely becomes aggressive towards other fish, but it is territorial, and will fight with its own kind unless they are a mated pair. It may try to jump out of the aquarium or other small openings, therefore, a tight-fitting lid is required to prevent escape.
Diet
The Yellow Watchman Goby diet should include a variety of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, table shrimp, and frozen preparations for carnivores. It should be fed at least twice per day.
Tank Mate Compatibility
The Yellow Watchman Goby should do fine in most reef tanks, but care should be taken to ensure it does not get eaten by large or aggressive species.
Determining Sex
Males tend to be bright yellow and females tend to more grey in color, with both having blue dots along their body. It is unclear if the species is sexually dimorphic but the males and females can both change color.
Primary Area in Tank
Bottom-dwelling – likes to dig in sand and under rocks.
More Information: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-12/ft/index.php
Quick Facts: Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
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