reefninja Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'm starting up a 28g nanocube after a break from the hobby. I'd like to put in a clown pair. Is there a particular species that you would recommend, considering the size constraints and price (nothing too expensive)? I would appreciate any feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'm a fan of the classic occelaris clowns, or the snowflake clowns. Once you start getting to solid white and overly speckled it detracts from their beauty in clean lines. Just stay away from the larger clowns like maroon clownfish or clarkii clowns. Both easily get to 6" or more and fairly aggressive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yep. Ocellaris or Percula. Anything else gets too mean, too big, or too expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefninja Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Are there any differences in the percula and ocellaris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 In practical terms, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Slight. They look nearly identical. Occelaris clowns are typically the cheaper captive bred ones. A little heartier and more durable. Just looking at the two it's hard to tell the difference visually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Info: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-10/hcs3/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 A combination I like is a black and white with a standard orange and white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I prefer the traditional Oscellaris Clowns. If you don't like the orange then you can go for black. They're a passive species and stay small. If you want something different then you may want to look at Pink Skunk Clowns. They are also passive, stay small and host more desirable anemones than Osc. Clowns. You should stay away from Cinnamon Clowns, which get large and very aggressive. I would also stay away from Maroon Clowns, which are extremely aggressive, get very large, and have a blade that the females are not hesitant to use. Personally, I avoid the designer clowns. They're too expensive, I don't agree with the inbreeding/crossbreeding and they often have defects like gill plates or fins that are not fully formed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefninja Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 I am leaning toward the percula over the ocellaris simply because the ones I've seen at the LFS have had much better color. I also like the darker black separating the white bands from the orange. Thanks for the input. Hopefully we'll get some in the next couple of weeks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 If you want them to host an anemone then wild caught ones are better because they will host more readily. Otherwise tank raised are normally healthier, more hardy and longer lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Reefer Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I have and like the pink or orange skunk clowns as they are the least aggressive but not too shy like to host whatever they can get into are definitely not expensive nor do they get too huge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nano Reefer Ky Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I am leaning toward the percula over the ocellaris simply because the ones I've seen at the LFS have had much better color. I also like the darker black separating the white bands from the orange. Thanks for the input. Hopefully we'll get some in the next couple of weeks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk This is accurate coloration for normal percula clowns but they have all sorts of variations too. You could also get wild caught black and white oscellaris clowns. They are relatively cheap compared to the designer clowns, they are hardy and will be hosted by BTA's readily in my experience. I also believe perculas will have a darker orange than oscellaris clowns will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmvanness Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I got some blackfoot clowns from Aquadome and I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 You might like the naked clowns. Some of my favorite designer clownfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'd be curious if there are any wild caught percula or ocellaris being imported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'd be curious if there are any wild caught percula or ocellaris being imported.You can purchase wild caught percula Clownfish from www.saltwaterfish.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefninja Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thank you, Manny! They have a good selection. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefninja Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 I ended up with good sized Percula pair that was hosting a bubble tip anemone. Brought the three home, and the clowns have abandoned their anemone. Go figure.....lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefninja Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yay, the clown have finally found the anemone and are hosting it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I got my 2 Ocellaris from a guy in tomball for $20, I can shoot you his contact info if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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