Onyx Clown Fish - Page 3

fragNplug · #21 08-19-2009, 07:22 PM

Redcoral is getting some black Australian percula clowns this week, im hoping they are pure black or have just a bit of orange.
Im going to be the 1st to get a couple if they are pure black.

The Codfather · #22 08-19-2009, 07:34 PM

They all have a bit of orange, it disappears when they mature. they become pure black and white.

fragNplug · #23 08-19-2009, 07:36 PM

Oh goodie, then just buy one that has little bit of orange and isnt full grown.
Might have to find a new home for my old clowns now.
hehe.

The Codfather · #24 08-19-2009, 07:41 PM

As soon as my lights turn on i will throw up a pic, the male has the tiniest sliver of orange left on his lower jaw. other than that the male and female are pitch black.

fragNplug · #25 08-19-2009, 08:02 PM

What are the name of your clowns?
black percs?

Phanman · #26 08-19-2009, 08:39 PM

you sure they arnt black and white ocellaris clownfish?

If its all black and white with no orange fins then they are blk and wht ocellaris clowns most likely... (I have a pair already). If its these then they go for about $35 each.

Not to be confused with onyx true percs.

Here is a quick google search on blk and wht occ.

http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en...wi&safe=active

The Codfather · #27 08-19-2009, 08:40 PM

Here is a pic of my black's , the male is in the back. Not the best quality of shot. Nice, but i think those onyx are a lot nicer looking.

Phanman · #28 08-19-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Codfather

Here is a pic of my black's , the male is in the back. Not the best quality of shot. Nice, but i think those onyx are a lot nicer looking.

Very nice!!!
I have a pair of these as well. They arnt onyx clown fish thou. Got my pair of blk and wht occ's for $70.

Ill post a pic tomorrow when I get home.

fragNplug · #29 08-19-2009, 08:59 PM

Yes those are the ones i want the pure black n white.
very nice clowns.
Sure hope those are what were getting at redcoral this week.

Nebthet · #30 08-19-2009, 09:52 PM

Yes I know what you mean about the full coloured Onyx and price availability within Canada. It is hard to get a decent pair.
Places like Reef Aquatica who sell "Half-Onyx" unfortunately are, in my opinion, preying on those peoople looking for an onyx, and all he is selling them is True Percs for high prices. Now if you are lucky though, you will get a true SA Onyx from him.

As for my little guys, I am definately hoping they breed in the future. My larger baby Omen is already doing the shimmy dance when Big Momma, my wildcaught SA Onyx goes near the baby encloser. She seems more interested in him too than the picasso who has free roam with her.

Runt, the small baby seems more interested in the picasso, so it will make an interesting match. Those two will be going in a 25g on their own to do their thing.
If I happen to get eggs eventually, I at least have help from a local hobbyists who breeds B&W Occies, who is excited to help me.

The one thing we need is definately to get a couple good breeders of the Onyx in Canada so we can get them a little more available and reduce their price a bit.