What kind of clown

[wsm #59]

I was wondering if you experts could identify my clown so that i know for sure because i am thinking about getting another and setting up a tank for them and try to breed them. Let me know if you need a better picture. It was labeled as a Percula but who knows what the fish store actually got
thanks
whit

[JHardman]

Without a better shot of the eyes, I would give you a “less than positive� ID of A. ocellaris. But from the picture it might be an A. percula too. Get a good, clear close shot showing the eyes of the fish from the side and I will be able to firm that ID up for you.

[wsm #59]

thanks
i think that it is a A. ocellaris from some of the research but i will try get a good close picture of the eyes. It said it was tank raised so i hope that it is not a hybrid. ;)
thanks again
Whit

[trueblackpercula]

it sure looks like a.ocellaris only because it has a higher dorsal fin then a percula.but if you have a better picture im sure someone could give you a 100% id

[wsm #59]

hope this picture is better sorry i cant get it clear enough not that good of a camera


thanks

[wsm #59]

Double Post sorry :)

[JHardman]

The whole of the fish looks like A. ocellaris, however it has the eyes of A. percula.

How big is this fish? I have seen quite a few small A. ocellaris that do not have a muddy outer ring, but they have all been quite small <1".

[wsm #59]

the clown is at the most 2" little less
thanks
whit

[wsm #59]

so do you think that it is a hybrid? And if so should i not breed it with any other clownfish or should i find a pair somewhere else
thanks
whit

[JHardman]

Originally posted by wsm #59
so do you think that it is a hybrid? And if so should i not breed it with any other clownfish or should i find a pair somewhere else
thanks
whit

All things considered, no I do not think it is a hybrid. I think a closer, better picture of the eyes would show the muddy outer ring of an A. ocellaris.

[wsm #59]

ok thanks
maybe i will try get a closer pic
any other advice on how to go about breeding
any tips from you
thanks
whit