Ocellaris Vs Percula

[Eelzor]

I was just wondering if someone could tell me the differences in looks, temparaments and ease of keeping. Setup a "Pros & Cons" table if possible. I am unsure on there differences although I have heard that the ocellaris is easier to keep.

 

[ecto1]

I've never heard of any differences, except a small difference in color.

I have one Percula and one Ocellaris - I was told that they were both Perculas, both the FS was WRONG! Oh well, they get along just fine...

 

[Opcn]

Occs get a little bit bigger and are a bit more boisterous

 

[Salt Freak]

The oclearis *spelling has a thinner black line in between the orange and the white.

 

[Eelzor]

What about concerning hardiness? - If at all, is it that much a difference?

 

[hyrookin]

if any, I would say the percula is the hardier of the two.

 

[Salt Freak]

I would say the ocelaris *spelling this one is tank bred even though most perculas are tank bred you can get one that is from a reef.

 

[parker313]

Hardiness might also depend on the specific supplier to your lfs. I had planned on getting an ocellaris instead of a true perc, but when I actually went into the lfs, they recommended I get a perc as their stock of percs seemed to be hardier. He was TINY so I was a bit apprehensive, but he's a real trooper and is growing like crazy