Nicest Clownfish

jrizo1 · Jul 1, 2013

Who has the nicest clownfish?
who breeds and sells the nicest clownfish?
well we all know that the most expensive clownfish is the Lighting maroon clownfish (in the USA) is it the nicest?
on your opinion who has the nicest clownfish?
on your opinion who sell the nicest clownfish?

Jlobes · Jul 1, 2013

this is a VERY loaded question, for many, many reasons. take a look around and the "nicest" clownfish are the ones you like the most. nobody can tell you what is the "nicest". Also, to what/which clowns are you referring? Percs., occys., hybrids, etc That being said, im assuming you know the usual suspects, and places to find some of the best clowns around. I have my personal faves but heres a list of some clown vendors here and beyond:
ORA
SA
S&R
Alpha Aquaculture
clownfish depot
iBluewater
BlueZoo

navila06 · Jul 1, 2013

personally, out of all the clowns, I prefer the maroon clown, can't tell you why, I just do.

jrizo1 · Jul 1, 2013

Jlobes said:
this is a VERY loaded question, for many, many reasons. take a look around and the "nicest" clownfish are the ones you like the most. nobody can tell you what is the "nicest". Also, to what/which clowns are you referring? Percs., occys., hybrids, etc That being said, im assuming you know the usual suspects, and places to find some of the best clowns around. I have my personal faves but heres a list of some clown vendors here and beyond:
ORA
SA
S&R
Alpha Aquaculture
clownfish depot
iBluewater
BlueZoo

You have a good point what is nice for you may not be for others
I personally like Picasso's

ohio reefer · Jul 1, 2013

I've always dealt with Ora. IMO and this is simply my opinion they have the best colors on their clowns. My lfs only orders from them and gets some amazing clowns in. I was boring and bought two premium onxy but now I'm very happy with the purchase. They are a beautiful dark black and orange and little spots of white. They didn't cost an arm and a leg either.

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jrizo1 · Jul 1, 2013

navila06 said:
personally, out of all the clowns, I prefer the maroon clown, can't tell you why, I just do.

It just to be my favor but they get so aggressive I had a pair years ago and every time
I got my hand in the tank they bit me every single time

jrizo1 · Jul 1, 2013

ohio reefer said:
I've always dealt with Ora. IMO and this is simply my opinion they have the best colors on their clowns. My lfs only orders from them and gets some amazing clowns in. I was boring and bought two premium onxy but now I'm very happy with the purchase. They are a beautiful dark black and orange and little spots of white. They didn't cost an arm and a leg either.

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Nice I like the random white spot in the fish first time I seen an onyx with white dots like that

jrizo1 · Jul 1, 2013

Ohio reefer you are right about ORA they have some good fish and prices my Lfs got me a pair a few years ago they where picture perfect (Picasso's) I sold it to JCA when they star laying eggs and believe me is been two year and I still regret it

Jlobes · Jul 1, 2013

jrizo1 said:
I personally like Picasso's

well, in that case... im hoping you've already seen this, but if you have not, whaddaya think of these?
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/al...l-time-insane-picasso-clownfish-must-see.html

jrizo1 · Jul 1, 2013

yes i seen it it is one of the nicest picassos i seen
got a nice pair of super extreme snowonyx from him nice guy too

Jlobes said:
well, in that case... im hoping you've already seen this, but if you have not, whaddaya think of these?
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/al...l-time-insane-picasso-clownfish-must-see.html

ohio reefer · Jul 1, 2013

For some reason I've never gotten on the Picasso train. They're beautiful but not my cup of tea. Might just be that I like Darwin or black occelarris more. I've always liked when clowns have more black on them. That's the only reason I bought my onxy.

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kchristensen8064 · Jul 1, 2013

I got a pair of mocha ocellaris clowns for that reason, I like them to be a little darker too.

jrizo1 · Jul 1, 2013

is funny because i do not care for black clownish but i like picassos that has a lots of black black and white i do own a pair of the original C quest snow onyx and i also own a pair of Black knights from clownfish depot
i like the dalmatine that Brian from clown depot has Phantom and Dalmatian Clownfish Pair - YouTube
qand the bali p1 bonded black picasso Bali AquaRich P1 Bonded Black Picasso Pair (*NOT for sale*) - YouTube

ohio reefer said:
For some reason I've never gotten on the Picasso train. They're beautiful but not my cup of tea. Might just be that I like Darwin or black occelarris more. I've always liked when clowns have more black on them. That's the only reason I bought my onxy.

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XaznKewLguyX · Jul 1, 2013

Jlobes said:
well, in that case... im hoping you've already seen this, but if you have not, whaddaya think of these?
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/al...l-time-insane-picasso-clownfish-must-see.html

Wow!! That is sick.!

Alpha Aquaculture · Jul 2, 2013

on your opinion who has the nicest clownfish?

I think this question should be based on breed. For example... Who has the nicest Snowflakes? or Who has the nicest Picassos? And then what does nice mean? Is nice a question about pattern rarity or about genetic conformation? I see lots of rare patterned clownfish that are deformed. Or is nice just a feeling that someone gets when they see a clownfish they really like. I believe that every breeder produces the nicest clownfish. Every breeder will get select individuals in each clutch that stand out. Some breeders produce more fish than other breeders and will in turn produce more of these nice select individuals than others.

Alpha Aquaculture · Jul 2, 2013

jrizo1 said:
yes i seen it it is one of the nicest picassos i seen
got a nice pair of super extreme snowonyx from him nice guy too

Thanks Jose! I appreciate that! Your an alright guy yourself

You definitely got one of the finest pairs we have ever offered! They will always be in the Hall of Fame

Extreme Snow Onyx clownfish captive-bred by Sustainable Aquatics

Alpha Aquaculture · Jul 2, 2013

jrizo1 said:
Ohio reefer you are right about ORA they have some good fish and prices my Lfs got me a pair a few years ago they where picture perfect (Picasso's) I sold it to JCA when they star laying eggs and believe me is been two year and I still regret it

I've seen Rich's ORA Picasso pair in person and they definitely are exceptional. Rich has a ton of really nice fish.

Alpha Aquaculture · Jul 2, 2013

ohio reefer said:
I've always dealt with Ora. IMO and this is simply my opinion they have the best colors on their clowns. My lfs only orders from them and gets some amazing clowns in. I was boring and bought two premium onxy but now I'm very happy with the purchase. They are a beautiful dark black and orange and little spots of white. They didn't cost an arm and a leg either.

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Last post on this thread for awhile I promise

I'm not sure what are spots on the fish and what are bubbles on the bag. Could you please post a clearer photo of the little spots of white you describe on these Onyx? I'm really interested.

ohio reefer · Jul 2, 2013

Alpha Aquaculture said:
Last post on this thread for awhile I promise I'm not sure what are spots on the fish and what are bubbles on the bag. Could you please post a clearer photo of the little spots of white you describe on these Onyx? I'm really interested.

I meant orange spots. The male has completely black fins and then two orange circles in the middle of them. Why we call him spots.

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jrizo1 · Jul 2, 2013

ohio reefer said:
I meant orange spots. The male has completely black fins and then two orange circles in the middle of them. Why we call him spots.

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oh i thought the air bubbles was white spots