First of all, this thread is awesome. Thank you JHardman for the wonderful information.
Currently, I have an A. percula, approx. 1.5-2". I have had him/her/it for about 6 months. He originally came as a smaller half of a pair, but he is far from being sexually mature, so I would guess
it is still an "it".
Anyways, according to LiveAquaria.com, what they have are
black and white PERCULA I really would like one of these for a partner for my current clown, not necessarily for mating, but for friendship. Currently, there are no other fish in the tank.
I have also read in another thread that using either of your above techniques, there should be no problem mixing A. ocellaris and A. percula, if the good doctors are misinformed.(I emailed them regarding this, and they stated "
We are informed by our vendor that they are Black and White Percula
BTW, there is currently no host and I do not plan to get one.
TIA,
Dave