Sea & Reef is proud to present the Tangerine Percula Clownfish. The Tangerine expression is caused by a genetic mutation that cause hypomelanism, which is reduced pigmentation. This is especially noticable with any black pigmentation. However, an effect can also be seen to the red body coloration, which turn a lighter orange, hence the name Tangerine Clownfish. The Tangerine genetic mutation in our Amphiprion percula line of clownfish is different and independent from the genetic mutation in our Amphiprion ocellaris line of tangerine Clownfish. There is a complete lack of pigmentation, except for the pelvic fins, which appear smoky. Some Black pigmentation also remains in the eyes, which appear more brown than black. The Tangerine Percula was first produced by Sea & Reef Aquaculture and released on March 14, 2025.

Temperament & Captive Care
The temperament and captive care requirements of the Tangerine Percula Clownfish is very similar to that of the regular percula clownfish. It is a relatively peaceful and hardy clownfish. They thrive in saltwater aquariums with or without an anemone present.

Feeding
Most clownfish are omnivorous feeders, meaning that they will consume a variety of different food types. In nature the diet of clownfish consists of crustaceans (such as copepods and amphipods), algae, polychaete worms and leftovers from the anemone’s meal. Our captive bred fish are conditioned to eat a variety of aquarium diets including pellets, flake food, frozen Mysis shrimp and frozen brine shrimp.

Aquarium host anemones
This new designer clownfish will readily accept a wide variety of host anemones and many hobbyists keep it with the popular and hardy Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) . As a reference the natural host anemones of the regular ocellaris clownfish are Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Sebae Anemone (Heteractis crispa), and Giant Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantea).