Blue Stripe Clown

[bluerug]

What is a blue stripe clownfish. I have seen them for sale but have no idea what they look like and why they are so expensive. Could someone please help me.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

First, make sure that it is a true Blue Striped Clownfish. There are many others that have white stripes that look blue under the right lighting. The true Blue Striped Clownfish is Amphiprion chrysopterus

 

[bluerug]

Are they expensive because of the fact they are rare or something? Thanks for the link.

 

[phender]

No, they are not rare. They are one of the most common clowns in the South Pacific. They are more expensive because they are usually quite large and the fact that they are some of the worst shippers of any of the clownfish.
People trying to get pairs usually have to try multiple times because one or both members of the pair die of brook.