Ocellaris or Percula?

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  1. eddy38

    eddy38 Spaghetti Worm

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    So I will be ready to add my last 2 fish to my tank in a week or so and would like to know the opinions as to which clowns are everyone's favorites. I personally like the bright orange of the Ocellaris and have read it is easier to keep. However I also like the black on the Percula's and have BTA that is crying out for a pair of clowns...
    Direct me oh wise ones!!!!;)
     
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  3. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Well I have Ocellaris, so I will say get Ocellaris.
     
  4. fischkid2

    fischkid2 Dirty Filter Sock

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    I like my Ocellaris but i rly couldnt tell you the difference.
     
  5. fish-aholic 94

    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    Get one of each. They are almost the same, so they probably would pair up.
     
  6. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    i have one of each... and they actually have two completely opposite personalities! i like the ocellaris personalty better and the perculas coloration better
     
  7. slocal

    slocal Doot!

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    I like the percs because I feel the ocellaris are just bland looking.
     
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  9. eddy38

    eddy38 Spaghetti Worm

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    Is one any harder to keep than the other one?
     
  10. slocal

    slocal Doot!

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    My female was really rough with males for a while, but she's calmed down with her mate that stuck around now (she caused a few jumpers).
     
  11. gatorsandman

    gatorsandman Astrea Snail

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    Ocellaris so pretty but there both awesome
     
  12. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    I used to have an ocellaris and now I have a perc. Both had great personalities. Both were easy to keep. No real differences. I think it comes to personal preference on color.

    I much prefer the perc. More unique coloring and character. It really comes down to your choice. I've found no real difference having had both.

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