ORA® Captive-Bred Picasso Percula Clownfish

The ORA® Captive-Bred Picasso Percula Clownfish is a highly sought-after variation from the Percula Clownfish. The Picasso variant is naturally found throughout the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea however it is extremely difficult to locate. ORAs is a strain from Picasso Percula Clownfish originated in 2004 from one male wild of the Solomon Islands, which they joined with a common Onyx female. Over the years, ORA has also added collected wild Picasso Percula Clownfish into their breeding program. The majority of Percula Clownfish in the industry can be traced back to ORAs breeding program.   The Picasso Percula Clownfish is a stunning fish with additional white, mostly in the center of its stripe. Each fish is unique and is carefully selected by skilled graders. Picasso Percula Clownfish are graded by their whiteness, the quantity in the fish as well as the oddity of the markings and the rareness in the marks. ORA Picasso Percula Cockfish can be highly marked on one side, but be spotted with an additional blob of white on the opposite.   The captive-bred fish have an unique advantages over the wild caught species since they're typically robust and are more comfortable with the conditions of the aquarium at home. Thus, captive-bred fishes are the perfect choice for newbies and experienced aquarists alike.   The ORA Picasso Percula Clownfish is simple to breed in your home aquarium. Females are the biggest of the two and the two fish are likely to remain close within the aquarium. Clownfish lay eggs on flat surfaces and guard the eggs against other tankmates. The eggs are usually born between 8 and 11 days, depending on the temperature of the water. The fry should be raised in separate tanks eating rotifers and then baby brine shrimp.   Its diet is made up of virtually any meaty products and herbivore-based preparations.   Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/4"; Pairs: Female 1-3/4" to 2", Male 1" to 1-1/2"