didja happen to see this Maroon Clownfish?

[Gary Majchrzak]

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/resources.asp?show=416

 

[backdraft79]

Looks metallic.

 

[RyanEG]

Definately a wild color morph.

 

[dreaminmel]

That is one spectacular fish. Saved Matt's project to favorites. :thumbsup:

 

[wah-zoh]

nice!!!

 

[Johnny C]

I'm glad that it's going to a reputable breeder... hopefully sooner or later we'll see some in circulation! :thumbsup:

 

[sedorusc]

got the email yesterday. looked for it for the price but couldn't find one

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

got the email yesterday. looked for it for the price but couldn't find one

it's not FS- it's a breeder.

 

[sedorusc]

yeah I just saw the pic and went looking. never read the article until today.

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

I like Matt, but I don't care who has it, a fish this rare should be left in the Sea! We speak of saving the world's reefs one moment, the next cheering the arrival of a very rare trophy fish whose importation quota should no doubt be at or very near zero.

 

[RyanEG]

I like Matt, but I don't care who has it, a fish this rare should be left in the Sea! We speak of saving the world's reefs one moment, the next cheering the arrival of a very rare trophy fish whose importation quota should no doubt be at or very near zero.

Its not a different species, its an abhoration as far as science is concerned. We see beauty in it that will attempt to be exploited for a profit. Its the equivalent of albinism realistically.

 

[Henry Colf]

Wow, I wonder if they'll call it a scribbled clown or a graffiti clown.....

 

[GMaquarium]

walt smith posted a picture of this fish the other night. One of the most unique clowns, love the lace pattern.

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Its not a different species, its an abhoration as far as science is concerned. We see beauty in it that will attempt to be exploited for a profit. Its the equivalent of albinism realistically.

From what I they say, if you want to believe the collector, this variation comes from Papua New Guinea (PNG) It should be considered an island treasure. Here's another from the same area:

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

the second fish appears to be a large (female) specimen.
It looks bright orange/red- even inside the plastic collection cup.

I'm not a big fan of Maroon Clowns but these specimens are incredible.

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

I wondered if its not a trait that is sometimes expressed when a cross of the finer lined Australian and the normal White Stripe has happened?

 

[toddmh]

haha cant wait to see these on Diver's Den...For what,like 5000.00 a fish lol

 

[talon4x4]

One of the coolest looking clowns ever!! Too bad it will always be out of my price range.