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ChunksInClemson

ChunksInClemson

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I picked this little guy up and am trying to get him to pair with the lady. She hogs the anemones, although he did show some interest in them about a week ago. Now he just swims around with my true perc.

My question is...What kind of hybrid is he? Sorry about the pic quality but I think you can see the white stripe down the middle of him. Everything about him says tomato but he has to be crossed with some other kind of clown.

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I am certainly no "expert" but it is not unusual for a tomato complex clown to maintain a midstripe for an extended period of time. In most cases it will fade as the clown reaches maturity. It is not likely to be a "hybrid".

IME: It is also not unusual for a dominant clown to make sure a new comer stays well away from it's home. If you are serious about getting a stable pair, remove other clowns.
 
Yeah, I planned on moving the perc out. I had another perc that commited suicide so its just been by itself since.

I have never seen this type of marking on any tomato's. If anyone else has had one like this, let me know.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7937891#post7937891 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChunksInClemson
I have never seen this type of marking on any tomato's. If anyone else has had one like this, let me know.
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Most juveniles within the tomato complex have additional stripes. Check out some others here:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=852327&highlight=juvenile+tomato

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=417796&highlight=juvenile+tomato
 
It is very common for juvenile tomato clowns to have a mid-bar remnant.

At one point they actually have 3 stripes before they start to lose the back two. Some hold on to the stripes longer than others. I have seen a couple tomato clowns that were an inch long that still had all three stripes. It gives them a completely different look.

FWIW: If Scott's not an expert then neither am I. :)
 
Thats pretty interesting. I will definitely keep watching it. I think he is coming out of his juvi stage so we'll see how it goes.

Thanks traveller
 
yeah, mid stripe in tomato not that uncommon in young one's. I would think that this pair will eventaully not work out, I've been wrong before though.

good luck
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7939836#post7939836 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChunksInClemson
Why would you say they wouldn't work out? You dont know anything about my tank or their behavior. I've only had them a week man.
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Whoa! its alright, just my experience. Do what ya like but time will tell.


Relax and good luck
 
why would ther be a problem with this pairing? I am not aware of any particular difficulty in pairing tomato clowns.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7938953#post7938953 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ezhoops
yeah, mid stripe in tomato not that uncommon in young one's. I would think that this pair will eventaully not work out, I've been wrong before though.

good luck
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I'm pretty sure he is trying to pair two tomato clowns. The perc in the picture is just a straggler and is going to be removed. He is not trying to pair the perc with the young tomato.
 
HAH! EZ, I thought you were crazy. So yes, I'm trying to pair the two tomato's. I guess that first pic kinda threw you off. Thanks for all the replies guys. Peace!
 
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