Ever seen a Maroon Clownfish like this before?

[ArizonaAquatics]

I acquired a pair of these clownfish from my LFS a couple years ago. They are wild caught. I have tried a classic google search to see if any other clownfish like this have been caught before, but I couldn't find any. Has anyone ever seen a pair of maroons like this before?

I'd love to see any pics you can find!

 

[bluprntguy]

usually called a "naked" clownfish for Ocellaris clowns. Found one similar here. https://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productdetailcc.asp?did=11&cid=331&pid=4797

Awesome looking fish you have and a great find!

 

[Orion1885]

It is fairly common for gold stripe maroons to lose their striping as they age. Completely normal.

 

[ArizonaAquatics]

usually called a "naked" clownfish for Ocellaris clowns. Found one similar here. https://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productdetailcc.asp?did=11&cid=331&pid=4797

Awesome looking fish you have and a great find!

Yeah I've definitely seen the naked ocellaris, but never the maroons before! Thanks for the link.

 

[ArizonaAquatics]

It is fairly common for gold stripe maroons to lose their striping as they age. Completely normal.

Normally I'd agree, but these guys aren't very big (female maybe 3.5"). I also have another pair of maroons with a nearly 6" female and she's still got beautiful stripes.

Just thought it was odd. Like I said, I just haven't found pics of maroons that look quite like these!

 

[Orion1885]

Doesnt happen to all of them but its not super rare to find a fish with some form of stripe recession in gsm's. Clownfish size isn't necessarily an indicator of age. Nice fish regardless

Take a look at this site

https://amphiprionology.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/amphiprion-epigrammata/

 

[ArizonaAquatics]

Doesnt happen to all of them but its not super rare to find a fish with some form of stripe recession in gsm's. Clownfish size isn't necessarily an indicator of age. Nice fish regardless

Take a look at this site

https://amphiprionology.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/amphiprion-epigrammata/

Thanks! I appreciate the help. The pics in that article help a lot.