Onyx Clowns - special needs? Average Price? Any LFS get them?

[ZURCSREEF]

I am looking into getting a pair of Onyx Clowns for my 30g, these are basically the only two fish I want in my tank besides a mandarin and maybe another fish or two.

I have a couple questions;

Do these require any special attention other than the usual?

What local fish stores carry these?

What is the average price for a pair of Onyx Clowns?

Thanks in advance,
-Mike C.

 

[gasman059]

Eco Reef consistently has ORA aquacultured.

 

[macawmagic]

no special needs...eco reef has them...expensive, but not as much as picasso's or snowflakes.

 

[Ding2daDong]

The only onyx clowns I have ever seen in a LFS is Coral Reef Farm. They are usually sold so I would talk with them about getting a hold of a pair.

hth

-Matthew

 

[ZURCSREEF]

thanks for the comments, I have been thinking about getting either the onyx clowns or the picasso's... those are the two I am debating on getting...

Anyone know any of the average pricing on would be on these clowns in pairs?

 

[ReefWreak]

Re: Onyx Clowns - special needs? Average Price? Any LFS get them?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12162214#post12162214 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ZURCSREEF
I am looking into getting a pair of Onyx Clowns for my 30g, these are basically the only two fish I want in my tank besides a mandarin and maybe another fish or two.

Mandarin in a 30g is a bad idea from the start. Though I'm sure you can pull it off, and you know your stuff, I wouldn't suggest it, and personally wouldn't try it, especially if there will be any other fish in the tank, since they're so docile.

 

[ZURCSREEF]

The mandarin would have plenty to eat, not something I plan on putting in right away, when the tank is nice and stocked I will get one.

 

[ReefWreak]

Probably, but I would suggest finding one that also eats frozen foods and/or pellets.

 

[Ding2daDong]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12163272#post12163272 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefWreak
Probably, but I would suggest finding one that also eats frozen foods and/or pellets.

I agree. I put a mandarin in my 75g mixed reef that has been setup for almost a year and it ended up starving.

not a good idea.

-Matthew

 

[Bret61081]

they are usually around 50$ each. Mike if you are looking for them, let me know

 

[ZURCSREEF]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12163429#post12163429 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bret61081
they are usually around 50$ each. Mike if you are looking for them, let me know

Yeah, definitely. Really want some picasso's, but if they are going to be too hard to get I can settle for some onyx's

thanks,
-zurc

 

[gasman059]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12163729#post12163729 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ZURCSREEF
Yeah, definitely. Really want some picasso's, but if they are going to be too hard to get I can settle for some onyx's

thanks,
-zurc

As i stated previously Eco currently has 3 pairs of grade B picassos.

 

[ZURCSREEF]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12164063#post12164063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gasman059
As i stated previously Eco currently has 3 pairs of grade B picassos.

Whats Eco? And how much are they asking for them?

Thanks,
-zurc

 

[ZURCSREEF]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12165815#post12165815 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ZURCSREEF
Whats Eco? And how much are they asking for them?

I mean where is Eco reef, remember, I haven't been in the hobby for almost a year now ;0

Thanks,
-zurc

 

[scubasteve247]

i would have pm'd it but........
www.ecoreefaquarium.com

 

[ZURCSREEF]

Yeah, thats a bit far and I am in no rush to add fish as I just setup my tank, so I am going to see if Dave and Jeff from www.CoralReefFarm.com can get me a pair later today when I go pick up some water.

Thanks everyone for comments/suggestions...
-zurc

 

[bawla47]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=833027

 

[TorryRx]

EcoReef is well worth the drive...Sherry and I happily drive down there from West Palm and it is always well worth the trip!

 

[ZURCSREEF]

Ut oh, stopped by Eco Reef and picked up two picasso's, there acclimating right now Will post some pics later..

-Mike C.