Black and White Snowflakes?
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muddysr5
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no...but they sound pretty...
Are you sure it is someone just not capitalizing on a "name?" We've seen it done with zoas...it's conceivable that someone is doing it with clowns. Heck, with the economy and all??!!
What are the $6000 clowns you say you have heard of? I am interested!
Are you sure it is someone just not capitalizing on a "name?" We've seen it done with zoas...it's conceivable that someone is doing it with clowns. Heck, with the economy and all??!!
What are the $6000 clowns you say you have heard of? I am interested!
chitownclown
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here they are
The McCulloch's Clownfish (Amphiprion mccullochi) is a striking, jet black fish with a bright white caudal fin and a vivid white head band. Other key identifying features of this species include nose and lips that are blue/gray in coloration and bright white contrasting teeth. Growing to just 4.5" in length, this fish normally inhabits lagoons and rocky reef areas at depths between 2-45 meters (7 to 146 feet). Though normally found in Bulb Tip Anemones (Entacmaea quadricolor), the McCulloch's Clownfish has also been reported in another host anemone species, the Sebae Anemone (Heteractis crispa).
The McCulloch's Clownfish is one of six species in the Ephippium complex of the subgenus Amphiprion. The six species include Amphiprion mccullochi, A. ephippium, A. melanopus, A. frenatus, A. rubrocinctus, and the recently described A. barberi from Fiji. These fishes can be identified by their oval body shape and a single white bar behind their eye when mature. Like other members of the Ephippium complex, McCulloch's Clownfish fare well with or without a host anemone. Also, when compared to other members of the subgenus Amphiprion, the McCulloch's Clownfish appears to not be as strongly attached to one specific host anemone.
However, when housed with an anemone such as Entacmaea quadricolor, the McCulloch's Clownfish can be downright mean towards anything or anyone who comes close to their domain! I have been bitten by one of these fish while cleaning the aquarium and can attest to their very territorial nature when defending their turf
The McCulloch's Clownfish (Amphiprion mccullochi) is a striking, jet black fish with a bright white caudal fin and a vivid white head band. Other key identifying features of this species include nose and lips that are blue/gray in coloration and bright white contrasting teeth. Growing to just 4.5" in length, this fish normally inhabits lagoons and rocky reef areas at depths between 2-45 meters (7 to 146 feet). Though normally found in Bulb Tip Anemones (Entacmaea quadricolor), the McCulloch's Clownfish has also been reported in another host anemone species, the Sebae Anemone (Heteractis crispa).
The McCulloch's Clownfish is one of six species in the Ephippium complex of the subgenus Amphiprion. The six species include Amphiprion mccullochi, A. ephippium, A. melanopus, A. frenatus, A. rubrocinctus, and the recently described A. barberi from Fiji. These fishes can be identified by their oval body shape and a single white bar behind their eye when mature. Like other members of the Ephippium complex, McCulloch's Clownfish fare well with or without a host anemone. Also, when compared to other members of the subgenus Amphiprion, the McCulloch's Clownfish appears to not be as strongly attached to one specific host anemone.
However, when housed with an anemone such as Entacmaea quadricolor, the McCulloch's Clownfish can be downright mean towards anything or anyone who comes close to their domain! I have been bitten by one of these fish while cleaning the aquarium and can attest to their very territorial nature when defending their turf
kerusso316
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E.intheC
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Those are actually the $6,000 clowns I was speaking about
I thought they had more orange in them? And these look more like Clarkii's or Skunk clowns (in terms of body shape) Beautiful though.
The clowns I was thinking of last night would be more like a perc or occi' body shape, that had a completely black body, yet it looked like they had white paint dumped on them :mixed:
iFisch
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Here you go:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=476
They are so expensive, because 1) until recently, only one person has gotten a permit to collect these fish. 2) since they are SO rare, a breeding pair of fish is normally about 15x what a normal pair is worth, at least around here. Breeding pairs sell for 15x what a normal pair sells for.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=476
They are so expensive, because 1) until recently, only one person has gotten a permit to collect these fish. 2) since they are SO rare, a breeding pair of fish is normally about 15x what a normal pair is worth, at least around here. Breeding pairs sell for 15x what a normal pair sells for.
kerusso316
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Sorry,I did not realize a post about breading,not selling, is commerical.Now I know.
kerusso316
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The fish in my avitar are Percs.Black&Whites and Snowflakes are Ocellaris.
ExtremeClownfish
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15243762#post15243762 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by szatquo
My brother(who breeds clowns) has 5 pairs of B&Ws with snowflakes. So far 2 of the pairs are laying with some fun results. You can plan on seeing them in about 6 months.
who is your brother? is he on RC?
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