My onyx. - Page 3

Project Reef · #51 07/24/2007, 07:20 PM

Dawman, are you referring to my post as being far from the truth? If so, it would be wise to reread it carefully.

Elmo18 · #52 07/25/2007, 02:40 AM

I would not disagree with PR. Ali knows his stuff!

The photos of the clownfish Edwing posted are "babies from Onyx parents". I know for sure that not all the babies will develop and mature to become Onyx like their parents. I am also very sure than Rod's Onyx is very special. Their black coloration does get in faster.

It is true that there isn't any "Onyx babies", just "babies from Onyx parents". I just hope I didn't mislead anyone, or if I did, I apologize. I'm hoping some will at least turn Onyx in a couple years.

Best,
Ilham

Baalz · #53 07/25/2007, 08:39 AM

I have an Ocellaris clown that was born black to Orange parents. Only one out of 10s of thousands of Ocellaris raised..

So can I call this an Ebony Ocellaris? Or is it still just an Ocellaris?

costeroma · #54 07/25/2007, 09:46 AM

That anemone is really good looking. I wish mine was like that.

Project Reef · #55 07/25/2007, 09:51 AM

Baalz, I remember that. That was definitely a freak of nature. Did that little guy pull through?

edwing206 · #56 07/25/2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by costeroma
That anemone is really good looking. I wish mine was like that.

Thanks! I just wish my bta was doing as well. But he's getting better.

pezcubano · #57 07/25/2007, 04:56 PM

I'm looking into a pair of Onyx and wanted to hear a little more about temperment. I'm purposely avoiding Maroons/Tomatoes and other aggresive clowns as I'm not looking for aggressive fish for my tank.
Are the Onyx personality traits similar to True Percs??? Any details/experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

customanimalart · #58 07/25/2007, 04:58 PM

I want to know to =)

edwing206 · #59 07/25/2007, 05:11 PM

Mine is very nice, rarely leaves the anemone, eats frozen food. I've only had pink skunks before the current clown(not sure what to call it anymore

) and they were meaner than this little guy.

Project Reef · #60 07/25/2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by pezcubano
Are the Onyx personality traits similar to True Percs???

They are the exact same fish, thus no reason for them to behave any differently. I've had several dozen onyx color variation perculas, I would say 85% of them were mellow and the remaining ranged from fiesty to brutal.

pezcubano · #61 07/26/2007, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the behavioral description!
I'll keep my fingers crossed on the 85/15 mix...

Slakker · #62 07/26/2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by Project Reef
Baalz, I remember that. That was definitely a freak of nature. Did that little guy pull through?

I'm curious too...I was watching that thread. Any updates?

edwing206 · #63 08/09/2007, 02:48 PM

As promised, here are some new pics of the little guy. He's got more black now.

Older pic for comparison.

And here are the ones I took 5 minutes ago.

And my personal fav.

His orange looks to be turning a little darker by his fins.

InLimbo87 · #64 08/09/2007, 04:15 PM

Very pretty clown! I love his coloration.. such a bright orange

edwing206 · #65 08/09/2007, 04:30 PM

Thanks!

ex82nd · #66 08/09/2007, 05:01 PM

That is a nice clown.I like about all the clownfish.I have about 10 now in different tanks.

CHARLIE AGUILAR · #67 08/09/2007, 05:26 PM

Very nice coloration!

pezcubano · #68 08/10/2007, 07:49 AM

I agree... He looks great!

Jovreefer · #69 08/10/2007, 12:59 PM

If your 3rd pic is accurate, it looks like its getting dark shading between the first & second bar & that area should turn black very soon.

edwing206 · #70 08/10/2007, 07:41 PM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally posted by Jovreefer
If your 3rd pic is accurate, it looks like its getting dark shading between the first & second bar & that area should turn black very soon.

That's what I'm hoping for.