Aquacultured Clown - Platinum

Description

The Platinum Percula Clownfish displays a nearly solid white body, often with a bright, porcelain-like sheen. Fins are typically outlined with clean black margins, and depending on lineage, the face may show orange or peach colouring that contrasts subtly with the white body. The minimalistic, high-contrast look sets this morph apart from patterned variants such as Snowflakes or Picassos.

Adults reach 7–8 cm (3 inches). Their smooth coloration and refined white finish create a striking visual presence under reef lighting, making them a favourite for aquarists desiring a modern designer look.

Aquarium Requirements

Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres (20 US gallons)

Temperature: 24–27 °C (75–81 °F)

pH: 8.1–8.4

Specific Gravity (Salinity): 1.023–1.025

Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

Ammonia & Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate:< 20 ppm

Aquascape and Environment:
Provide a stable, mature aquarium with live rock, soft corals, or anemones for natural hosting behaviour. Low-to-moderate water flow is ideal. As an aquacultured specimen, the Platinum Percula adapts effortlessly to nano reefs, community setups, and larger mixed reef environments.

Diet and Feeding

The Platinum Percula Clownfish is omnivorous and easy to feed, thriving on a varied and balanced diet. Consistent, high-quality nutrition supports its bright white coloration and overall health.

Recommended Foods:

• Frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and chopped marine blends

• High-quality pellets and flakes for marine omnivores

• Spirulina- or algae-based foods for added balance

• Occasional live treats such as copepods or blackworms

Feed 1–2 times daily in small, manageable portions.

Temperament and Compatibility

Generally peaceful, the Platinum Percula displays the typical semi-aggressive behaviour common to clownfish, especially when guarding a territory or host site. It coexists well with a broad range of compatible reef species.

Suitable Tankmates:

• Peaceful reef fish such as gobies, dartfish, chromis, blennies, and small wrasses

• Reef-safe invertebrates including shrimp, snails, and hermit crabs

• Another A. percula when introduced as a bonded pair or simultaneous juveniles

Avoid:

• Other clownfish species to prevent aggression

• Large or aggressive fish that may intimidate or outcompete it

• Very timid species in compact aquariums

Reef Compatibility

✅ Reef Safe

The Platinum Percula Clownfish is fully reef safe and does not harm corals or sessile invertebrates. It may naturally host:

• Bubble Tip Anemones (Entacmaea quadricolor)

• Toadstool leather corals

• Euphyllia corals (hammer, frogspawn, torch)

These hosting behaviours are natural and generally harmless to the coral or anemone.

Additional Information

Maximum Size: 7–8 cm (3 inches)
Lifespan: 10+ years in captivity (with proper care)
Difficulty Level: Easy (resilient and well-adapted to aquarium life)
Natural Behaviour: Social, semi-territorial; often forms strong host attachments
Origin: Captive-bred designer variant
Colouration: Solid white body with black fin margins and optional orange facial accents

Summary

The Aquacultured Platinum Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) is a visually striking designer variant known for its elegant all-white coloration and gentle temperament. Easy to care for, fully reef safe, and highly adaptable, it thrives in stable marine aquariums with moderate flow, consistent water quality, and a varied omnivorous diet. Perfect for both new and experienced aquarists, this beautiful clownfish adds a modern, refined aesthetic to any reef or nano aquarium.