Allard's Clownfish?

[jpndave]

I am considering purchasing a pair of Allard's Clownfish and wondered if anyone knows how big they get, if they will spawn in captivity, how difficult they are, etc.

Thanks!

Dave

 

[shabreeson]

I have had an allardi clownfish for about 9 months and has been eating like a madman(or most likely woman). it seems to be a very passive fish but can take care of itself in sticky situations. my flame angel has been flashing aggressively ever since I put the clown in the tank, but every time the angel pushes too far the clown gives my angel a nip and then clicks loud enough that it can be heard outside the tank. I would highly suggest getting them. I have seen an allardi mated pair being sold in liveaquaria for 200$(little bit expensive if you ask me) so I am guessing they can spawn in captivity.I have been trying to pair mine but it has been less than a month I paid 60 dollars for the both of them.

 

[shabreeson]

you're in luck liveaquaria.com divers den has a pair for sale right now for 150$

and liveaquaria is the best!

 

[LargeAngels]

Being in the clarkii family they get really big. My big pair were HUGE and did lay eggs for me. At the time I was travelling 2-3 days a week so didn't have time to raise the fry. Mine were pretty aggresive. A guy here in Michigan bought some from MarinaP and is/was raising them.

 

[Jamie1210]

Sorry to hijack, but I was wondering how you can tell the difference between allardi and clarki's ... there's a guy in my area selling a pair. These are the pics on the socal section of the site:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1503179

Thanks in advance!

 

[JamesJR]

It is the shape and thickness of the bands. The middle band is always much thinnger in Allardis and the band near the head slants slightly.