New Picasso's

[reefrf]

No worries. I'm glad to hear about the darkening. I didn't know that lighting has an effect on that. I currently have them ina 34g Solana with 150w MH. So they should be good. I also have a rbta for them. They have not hosted yet but hopefully soon. I'm thinking of getting another Nem. What would suggest I get?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15713576#post15713576 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ExtremeClownfish
sorry reefrf, not meaning to hijack your thread.

i think there needs to be a universal grading system for picassos since they are being sold as different grades.

maybe:
1) Grade B - maybe one side has stripes connecting or really nice misbar

2) Grade A - 2 stripes connect on BOTH sides of fish

3) Extreme marking picasso AKA snowcasso - 3 stripes connect on BOTH sides of fish or Extreme white markings over entire fish

i cant complain about donis reef. i have recieved two grade a's and both have extreme white markings on one side and are grade A on the other. very nice looking fish and nobody can compete with the price as far as im concerned. she offers a very nice product for the price. as far as ORA goes, some of the nicest picasso's ive seen were ORA fish and i believe Donis original broodstock is from ORA. they are a little bit more expensive but they darken up really nice and seem to be a little older/bigger when purchased.

again didnt mean to hijack your thread REEFRF. your picasso's are SWEET and will darken up nicely if you keep them under good light.

 

[amore169]

those are really nice i have a pair of ORA Picassos A here are some pics as a reference;

 

[ExtremeClownfish]

I wouldn't let the BTA host them. They've shown to delay the black coloration and even reverse it. I had an onyx pair that lost almost all black from a GBTA.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15714501#post15714501 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefrf
No worries. I'm glad to hear about the darkening. I didn't know that lighting has an effect on that. I currently have them ina 34g Solana with 150w MH. So they should be good. I also have a rbta for them. They have not hosted yet but hopefully soon. I'm thinking of getting another Nem. What would suggest I get?

 

[dc]

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[melanotaenia]

as an aside, and regardless of grade, those two will look great once the black fills in around the white areas; personally I would rather have more area for black to fill in around the white barring as it gives a more distinct coloration to the fish.

 

[reefrf]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15714613#post15714613 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ExtremeClownfish
I wouldn't let the BTA host them. They've shown to delay the black coloration and even reverse it. I had an onyx pair that lost almost all black from a GBTA.

If not a BTA, what other Nems would you suggest that you feel are beautiful & work well for a 34g solana?

 

[Tangsreef302]

looks like A TO ME

 

[reefrf]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15721681#post15721681 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tangpolice302
looks like A TO ME

What?

 

[ExtremeClownfish]

I don't know a lot about nems. A lot people keep the carpets but your tank may be too small. Hopefully someone will chime in who knows

 

[reefrf]

Update

Update

The Picasso's have finally hosted my anemone!! I picked up a purple LTA today & they took to it immediately! The black coloration on their bodies is really filling in quickly.

Here's some pics!!

 

[reefrf]

Some new shots taken today.

 

[jetboatjoe]

+2 awesome fish!!:thumbsup:

 

[reefrf]

+2 awesome fish!!:thumbsup:

Thanks very much. Oh, I forgot to post the best shot.

 

[oceancube1]

really nice looking pics and anemone....A++

 

[jetfixr]

I wouldn't let the BTA host them. They've shown to delay the black coloration and even reverse it. I had an onyx pair that lost almost all black from a GBTA.

I have seen this as well on a pair of my Onyx. All the black dissappeared and they looked like just a standard perc. I have since moved them to another tank, and they are slowly getting their black back.

 

[davocean]

Wow, killer pics!
Both clowns and nem look great.

 

[warnutts]

wow that nem got some serious color grats!

 

[SMITTY27030]

Ohhh how i love clowns..... they are b but very close to a..gonna try to raise fry?? bet those two might turn out some snowcassos....

 

[Zuska]

nice fish they do good with rbta?

 

[advaquatics]

I think ORA would call those semi-picassos clownfish......