Picasso Clown ID

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mlandscape

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Hello from UK
Looking for some advice on Picasso Clowns. Considering buying the pair in photo.
Being advised that one is Picasso and the other Picasso Onyx.
Its not the name that matters to me as I like them but always like to know exactly what they are.
Any advice would be appreciated

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I was able to open the image in a new tab. It's a decent looking pair. I am reposting your image for people to be able to see it.
 
Thanks CoralsAddiction really appreciate that. Not sure why I couldn't get the image to show.
Any feedback/ comments on the pair of clowns would be appreciated.
Picasso or Not?
Grade ?
Onyx ??
Many thanks
 
Both appear to be tank-raised Picassos. They could be Onyx Picassos, and I lean towards this based on the amount of black in the lower fish, not sure about the upper.

In terms of grading, it merely has to do with the white stripes touching or not. It is not indicative of the quality of the fish. Since the second and third stripe of these fish connect, and assuming it's the same on the other side of each fish, then these can be called grade A. Other terms such as "premium" or "extreme" have no standardized grading system associated with them, and are oftentimes merely considered marketing hype.

However, in terms of quality, it looks like the top clown has a pinched head, but this is hard to confirm in the one photo.
 
Thanks very much for the detailed reply. I do have a video of the pair but not sure how to post.
I have been told that they are both Picasso and the bottom one Onyx Picasso although on the bottom fish the stripe does not fully connect on both sides.
They have come from someone else's tank and I believe have been neglected a bit and the top one is rather thin. I have not heard of pinched head is that a real problem.
Thay are asking $123 for the pair at todays exchange rate.
 
They are decent looking clowns especially if your options are limited. If you have a strong light and flow in an established tank you should also consider buying the anemone. The anemone is in need of a better environment
 
I already have an anemone in my tank. The one you see in the video is just a small display tank in the shop.
When you say if my options are limited what exactly do you mean ?
Thanks
 
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