LF: black clown fish

Ryan · #1 02-03-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TaioneReefer

Thanks Ryan, I will take a look.

is there different grades of Black clowns?

Yes and no. IMO if your buying 3/4-1.25" fish then just try to pick the blackest ones even if they have an orange face.

If they are full size and they are brown or still have alot of orange on the body these are poor quality.

Always try to buy black with orange never buy Brown and orange these will grow up to be a dark brown and never really get black.

TaioneReefer · #2 02-03-2012, 06:07 AM

Thanks Ryan, thats exactly what I ve been looking for.

At my LFS there is a few in seperated tanks Small incher that are slightly dark and orange overall body colour

and its tagged as black clowns. so is it worth giving those a shot?

Ryan · #3 02-03-2012, 06:12 AM

If you have any doubt I would pass on them. There will be more through the door or just wait it out and see.

Check out this thread and you can see how they mature into their color. It is 42 pages but I am confident it will help you make your own decision.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1333809

TaioneReefer · #4 02-03-2012, 06:14 AM

Time to Read ! LOL

may i ask how much did you get your blacks for?
and what is reasonable price range for them

Thanks

Ryan · #5 02-03-2012, 06:16 AM

I think I payed $50 a fish from Kevin @ RC and from AI I paid $80/fish.

AI was 3 years ago now and RC was just over 14 months now.

I would pay $50-$60/fish for nice solid black babies. I dont think I would buy anything over 1.5".

TaioneReefer · #6 02-03-2012, 06:19 AM

Got it !

Thanks alot Ryan

Acipenser · #7 02-03-2012, 12:41 PM

PM sent !

TaioneReefer · #8 02-03-2012, 12:52 PM

yeah.. sorry thats not the exact kind of clownfish i m looking for..

Reefie · #9 02-03-2012, 07:43 PM

PM "sick lid"
He's from Kamloops and usually has pairs of black clowns for about $80, and he comes into Vancouver every few months.

I bought mine from Barrier Reef Aquariums in Renton for $50 USD each.

Most black ocellaris will have an orange mouth as juvi's then as they mature they turn all black as Ryan said.

If you're not buying them already paired, I would suggest buying one larger than the other. This will increase your chances of them pairing up, as for breeding it may take weeks to months if ever at all.

Here are some pics of mine, they paired up instantly.

They were kissing, but I just missed it.

This is the smaller one that still kind of has the orange mouth.