looking for a picasso clown

DEEC77 · #1 10/01/2006, 08:48 AM

Hey Guys-

Does anyone know where I can get a picasso clown in Connecticut? I'm in Fairfield county but would be willing t travel. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks~Dee~

susan2626 · #2 10/01/2006, 09:30 AM

As of a few days ago, they had 2 pair at House of Fins in Greenwich... $500 per pair I think but you should call... they were gorgeous!

DEEC77 · #3 10/01/2006, 09:35 AM

Thanks susan-

I really can only take one as I already have a perc in the tank. I was thinking of going up there today althought 500.00 is a little steep. Thanks again!

Dee

dgasmd · #4 10/01/2006, 02:10 PM

ORA is currently the only one producing them. I was at a ORA tour yesterday and they told us that despite them shipping out between 5-8K clown fish PER WEEK, they have a 4 page waiting list of shops around the country that have asked for them. They also will limit the shipment to 2 per shop when they become available. Apparently this phenotype is so difficult to get that it is a matter of numbers (something like 1 in every 1000 clown even from the picasso clown parents!

oama · #5 10/01/2006, 11:35 PM

Let me clarify...

Though ORA may ship out between 5-8K clowns per weeks, that is the total number of clowns, all species and variants. Not 5-8K Picassos.

The amount of fish produced from a Picasso pair that can be sold as Picasso is something like 1-2%.

Susan2626, if they are listed for $500/pair, then they are most likely "Snowflake" A. ocellaris and not "Picasso" A. percula.

Oama

DEEC77 · #6 10/02/2006, 06:38 AM

Oama

No they were Picasso's I stopped by there yesterday. I even questioned them about the price being a little steep -since they are not a mated pair. They just recieved 4 and paired them up 2 per tank and they wouldn't split them. Oh well I guess I'll keep looking.
I realize that they are not easy to come by and that's why I was asking if anyone ever saw any for sale around here so I could put my name on a waiting list at the store. Thanks everyone for all your help!

~Dee~

dgasmd · #7 10/02/2006, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by oama
Let me clarify...

Though ORA may ship out between 5-8K clowns per weeks, that is the total number of clowns, all species and variants. Not 5-8K Picassos.

The amount of fish produced from a Picasso pair that can be sold as Picasso is something like 1-2%.

Yes, that is what I meant. I should have been clearer!

REEF-DADDY · #8 10/02/2006, 12:13 PM

Whats up Dr Gas? Welcome to CTARS!

Ancient Storm · #9 10/02/2006, 01:11 PM

Does anyone have a pic or link to a pic of a Picasso Clown?....this thread peaked my curiosity.

ctreefer · #10 10/02/2006, 02:30 PM

check page 2 of this MACNA thread:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=937372

Ancient Storm · #11 10/02/2006, 10:10 PM

cool thread....thanks

DEEC77 · #12 10/03/2006, 06:35 AM

Thanks for all the imput guys

I'll keep searching.

Thanks~Dee~

camarojweed · #13 10/05/2006, 07:54 PM

John at Fin and Feather just got 2 nice ones in today from ORA...99.99 each

fishieness · #14 10/05/2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by camarojweed
John at Fin and Feather just got 2 nice ones in today from ORA...99.99 each

are you serious?! that is a really good deal. ive seen normal percs at LFSs for like 65-70 bucks which seems to be the norm...... but never a picasso for that cheap!

DEEC77 · #15 10/06/2006, 06:47 AM

Thanks so much! I'll give him a call today to see if they are still available.

~Dee~