True vs. False Percs

[SnakeEyes27]

I would like to add a pair of clownfish to my tank and I'm having a hard time deciding between a True or False pair of percs. My understanding of the advantages of each are below:

True:
Fatter Black Bands
More likely to host

False:
Heartier then True Percs
Supports Tank Raised Fish Industry

Are my assumptions correct? Any Advice on which one to go with?

 

[prattreef]

Actually, I don't think any of those assumptions are necessarily correct.
1) fatter black bands-- sometimes but not always
2) more likely to host--- it depends which anemones you have
3) Hardier-- I've never noticed a difference assuming both are captive raised....
4) both are readily available as captive raised from ORA and lots of other places.

 

[SnakeEyes27]

Thanks pratt, I definitely had a misconception about the two. What then are the difference between the two types of species that cause people to choose one or the other?

Thanks again

 

[DCG1286]

Thanks pratt, I definitely had a misconception about the two. What then are the difference between the two types of species that cause people to choose one or the other?

Thanks again

Only thing I can come up with is the price ... lol ... True Percs tend to be 100% more then the False ...

 

[sjsoto]

ill be honest...what made me choose false was nemo....

 

[PolandSpring]

Same..everyone needs a nemo in a tank..It could also be your escuse to get people to look at your tank when you say ..you want to see nemo!? because.. my friends could careless about the tank but they just go look at it because of nemo

 

[sjsoto]

polandspring that is true... i try to show them things that are more expensive than nemo and all they seem to care about is my false perc...lol

 

[sjsoto]

snake eyes... just get one of each...

 

[PolandSpring]

polandspring that is true... i try to show them things that are more expensive than nemo and all they seem to care about is my false perc...lol

lol.. i also just started.. so i try explaining to them how nice it will look in about 6 months but.. they dont even listen to me!
Maybe you can give me some advice or just tell me if you like it on my tank thread Check it out

 

[sjsoto]

i have seen your tank thread... you have quite a set up....like that small tower where you keep the cap .....

 

[SnakeEyes27]

Thanks Again Guys. I went with the False Percs, and will be posting a new thread b/c i cant get these guys to eat.