Picasso True Percula Clownfish

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I know clownfish are common and Nemo and blah blah blah....

But just look at this:

http://xef.xanga.com/870d9a0110233139054938/w102311911.jpg

B-E-A-UTIFUL!

[bv_reefer]

-man thats something else, definitely a first! anyone who wud NOT want one?
well the price is probably not sooo attractive...am i right?

[Mik_101]

-man thats something else, definitely a first! anyone who wud NOT want one?
well the price is probably not sooo attractive...am i right?

I dont think the price is quite attractive but beutiful fish.

[EmilyB]

o i wud if i cud but i m 2 sik

[digital-audiophile]

LOL @ Emily!!!!

wut wud i do wit a fish liek thos...


Sweet morph! I'm getting rather dicouraged with clowns though, for some reason I have had three seperate clowns jump out of my tank in the past month, I just don't get it, clowns are not typically jumpers?!

[fatpuffer]

Where can you get those?


Js

[christyf5]

u gaiz crak me up, o teh helarity

dang thats kinda fun. takes longer to make up creative spellings though :razz:

I've seen them at J&L and OA can get them as well :biggrin:

[michika]

They come from a breeder, or an organization called ORA I believe. Very expensive, I've heard about $300 starting for a pair. There is also a wait list like many other unique things in the hobby.

[Geofrog]

I'm going to ask for a pair for my birthday. Those look so cool.

[Doug]

They come from a breeder, or an organization called ORA I believe. Very expensive, I've heard about $300 starting for a pair. There is also a wait list like many other unique things in the hobby.


:surprise:

[bv_reefer]

-ouch digital-audiophile 3 clowns in a month i can only hope that, that desn't happen 2 me. i got a 2-foot sheet of glass ( for jumpers but mostly for the halides) but that kinda makes me wanna get a bigger sheet-

[digital-audiophile]

I like to have an open top for too keep my temperature down from the hallides.

I would go egg crate but I have a rimless tank so I have no where to really secure an eggcrate top.

I think I have figured out that my six-line wrasse has made the jekle and hyde transformation and is now being an *** to the other tank inhabitants. He may have to find a new home in the sump.

[Geofrog]

3 of my 4 clowns used to jump all the time. I'd gradually notice fewer and fewer clowns in the tank until one day while cleaning out my overflow I found three of them in there. Fortunately they have stopped jumping and settled in the anemone, but one of them did try to pull a Nemo (unsuccessfully). He got struck where the drain goes into the sump and perished.

[michika]

3 of my 4 clowns used to jump all the time. I'd gradually notice fewer and fewer clowns in the tank until one day while cleaning out my overflow I found three of them in there. Fortunately they have stopped jumping and settled in the anemone, but one of them did try to pull a Nemo (unsuccessfully). He got struck where the drain goes into the sump and perished.

:sad: My tomato clown, my first fish ever, pulled a nemo as well. It was tragic.

[bv_reefer]

-oh man thats not good i'm gettin' a tomato clown in a couple days he better
not jump that much!

[Mik_101]

o i wud if i cud but i m 2 sik

LOL @ Emily!!!!

wut wud i do wit a fish liek thos...


Sweet morph! I'm getting rather dicouraged with clowns though, for some reason I have had three seperate clowns jump out of my tank in the past month, I just don't get it, clowns are not typically jumpers?!

u gaiz crak me up, o teh helarity

dang thats kinda fun. takes longer to make up creative spellings though :razz:

I've seen them at J&L and OA can get them as well :biggrin:


Thanks allot you guys.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Miki:

Hey dude, it's all in good fun. I do agree, though, that it's a bit insensitive.

[Mik_101]

Miki:

Hey dude, it's all in good fun. I do agree, though, that it's a bit insensitive.

Ya i know it in fun but that can also get carried away.

[bv_reefer]

-thats ok ur spelling suks thats all ur a good reefer tho, thats all there trying 2 say:mrgreen:

[EmilyB]

Actually no, I'm trying to say this is inappropriate for this board, at least I would hope so.

[bv_reefer]

-true enuf bak 2 topic!

[digital-audiophile]

...please, please, please, take the time to write like a normal human being. Stop and take a look, do you see anyone else writing in internet slang on these boards? No one here does. Most people here are grown adults, with jobs and homes and children of their own, and the younger generation that are here post in the proper Queen's english.

We all have spelling errors, I know I do, from typing to fast and not proof reading my posts, but I am seriously getting tired of reading infantile postings. If you want to post the way that you do, I am sure there are an infinite number of sites on the internet where you can talk with people that speak the same "internet language" as you do, but please check it at the door here.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Oh, I agree that it's frustrating to read. I just think that open mockery is a bit over the top. Quite unnecessary.

[Ruth]

...please, please, please, take the time to write like a normal human being. Stop and take a look, do you see anyone else writing in internet slang on these boards? No one here does. Most people here are grown adults, with jobs and homes and children of their own, and the younger generation that are here post in the proper Queen's english.

We all have spelling errors, I know I do, from typing to fast and not proof reading my posts, but I am seriously getting tired of reading infantile postings. If you want to post the way that you do, I am sure there are an infinite number of sites on the internet where you can talk with people that speak the same "internet language" as you do, but please check it at the door here.

Oh how I agree with this. :wink: I find nothing more frustrating than trying to translate internet slang - particularly when people are asking for help and you don't know what the heck they are talking about. Does it really take that much longer to use proper spelling?

[Doug]

Oh, I agree that it's frustrating to read. I just think that open mockery is a bit over the top. Quite unnecessary.

Thanks for posting that.

[digital-audiophile]

I'm guilty of the mockery and I appologize for that, I just don't think I am alone in my frustration and I really would hope that the official representation of an upstanding site such as this would at least try to correct the problem.

[Redrover]

I have had a number of fish try carpet surffing...going down the over flow...
I use a sock at the end of the overflow for two day, then remove it, anyway on my old 150 all is normal after a water change until I went to remove the sock you guessed it one fairy wrasse [ DOA ]
I had Marc build a black acrylic cap for the overflow box...no fishies or any other critters down the overflow...it also keeps light out...no more slime to deal with.

RJ
The cap is on my 120

[christyf5]

I wasn't mocking him at all. He can type how ever he wants. I just find it interesting that sometimes he types in a completely legible fashion. Then other types it takes me a couple minutes to decipher what the heck he is trying to say.

As for me, I think I'm going to start posting in spanish since you guys don't seem to mind.

Back to the topic.

So who would actually pony up the $350 a pair for these things?

[Doug]

I'm guilty of the mockery and I appologize for that, I just don't think I am alone in my frustration and I really would hope that the official representation of an upstanding site such as this would at least try to correct the problem.

No Greg, it was not in reference to your post.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

As for me, I think I'm going to start posting in spanish since you guys don't seem to mind.

:splat:

Back to the topic. So who would actually pony up the $350 a pair for these things?

I honestly think I would if I could afford it. They're the most unique clownfish I've ever seen. Stunning! You know, some people will pay $800-1000 for a pair of Crosshatch Triggers.....so why not $350 for a pair of these beauties? :smile:

[RicePaddy]

Wow, what a complex thread!!!!!

Will

P.S. The clown fish look very very cool.

[christyf5]

You know, some people will pay $800-1000 for a pair of Crosshatch Triggers.....so why not $350 for a pair of these beauties? :smile:

OMG I had no idea crosshatch triggers went for that much (well the pair anyways). Wow! :eek:

Mind you, it seems like every year my monetary limit for livestock goes up. I remember when $20 seemed pricey for a fish, now I don't bat an eyelash at $80 :razz:

oops I forgot to type this in spanish :wink:

[michika]

I would pay for picassos, but that is just me. I would also pay for crosshatch triggers, and exotic or hard to find tangs. Granted I would probably have to spend a few months saving up for the fish, and making any required upgrades to my system.

[christyf5]

Yeah likely if I had a tank that was "designed" for them (ie, lower flow for the picassos and larger for the triggers) I'd be more inclined to have them as my little "showpieces" of the tank.

[fishoholic]

oops I forgot to type this in spanish :wink:

:rofl: :lol:

[Chaloupa]

I am awaiting a pair right now from ORA......they are harder to get as they release only a couple of pairs per year to their suppliers. In the US it is a bit easier to get them and snowflakes as there are many more people attempting to raise them and ORA is more "local" I guess. I was talking to a guy in New York that gave me a few resources for them but then he realized I was in Canada...and well, that was the end of that! I am still waiting for them.....and hoping they come soon as they are very cool..and will be excellent fishes in my 150g....

J&L's had a gorgeous pair a few months back but I was unable to pick them up before some lucky reefer got them....whoever got them was very lucky in my opinion!!!

Oh and YES, I am more than happy to pay $300.00 plus for a pair of Picasso's and even more for a pair of snowflakes........

I also would pay, as Catherine would for exotic or less available tangs etc...I'd love a Black Tang or even better a Gem Tang...but they are few and very very far between

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Ooooh, lucky! Please make sure to post some pics when you do get them :)

[Chaloupa]

Oh I will for sure!!!

[michika]

Chaloupa,

You have PM.

[Chaloupa]

Michika,

You have PM back!

[Mik_101]

...please, please, please, take the time to write like a normal human being. Stop and take a look, do you see anyone else writing in internet slang on these boards? No one here does. Most people here are grown adults, with jobs and homes and children of their own, and the younger generation that are here post in the proper Queen's english.

We all have spelling errors, I know I do, from typing to fast and not proof reading my posts, but I am seriously getting tired of reading infantile postings. If you want to post the way that you do, I am sure there are an infinite number of sites on the internet where you can talk with people that speak the same "internet language" as you do, but please check it at the door here.

Bit harsh don't you think? Why did you have to mock him you probably knew exactly what he meant. I mean come on.BTW English is spelled with a capital E sentences start with capitals no matter what.

[Chaloupa]

Miki....commenting on someone commenting on someones text speak and making errors in spelling loses it's impact...I know you mean well but you don't always have to answer...just let it go.

[Chaloupa]

Not Picasso's BUT.....Snowflakes.....some people like them and some really don't. I was one of the "don't" like em's....but now I think they are interesting... These are not mine, they belong to a guy in New York...for those of you that like them enjoy! For those of you looking for the Picasso's......we will shortly return to our regular programming!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c212/Chaloupa/Snowflake3.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c212/Chaloupa/Snowflake2.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c212/Chaloupa/Snowflake1.jpg

[Mik_101]

I like it(love it) reminds me on a cow :lol: .

[bv_reefer]

-man those are something else just goes to show how clownfish can differ-
-nice pics chaloupa

[Chaloupa]

they are pretty cool...I can't take credit for the fish OR the photography. Shane (guy who owns them) sent them to me so I could drool! :lol:

[Mik_101]

Are they "hard to find" spices?

[Chaloupa]

"hard to get" color variety....and COSTLY!!!!

[bv_reefer]

-call me crazy but...i'm not 2 crazy about that color pattern...takes to much
of the orange out of the color, i like when clowns really show intense colors lke ocellaris or...GOLD STRIPED MAROON...drool:lol:

[Chaloupa]

that's kind of what I thought at first...why in the he** would someone want a fish with so much white...but it grew on me....now Gold Stripe Maroons...I'll look for my picture of my pair

[kari]

Looks like "White-Out" to me. You can still see some of the writing underneith.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Oh, I like the Snowflake variety, too....thanks for posting that pic! I just like variations on a common theme....:)

[michika]

I like them both, darn! Too many choices for pretty fish!

Thanks for the photos Chaloupa!

[Chaloupa]

Welcome!:biggrin:

[Mik_101]

Oh man now my clown look like cra* compared to these I will a picture of ocellaris.(don't laugh at them lol)


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa53/miki_17_o7/Picture053.jpg


Sorry about the blurriness.

[bv_reefer]

-chaloupa u got gold striped maroon clowns...lucky!!...do hey harrass your other fish? -take a pic please!

[Mik_101]

I love gold stripe clowns but honestly I don't really like the regular maroon clown the look kind of dull IMO.

[Mik_101]

-man those are something else just goes to show how clownfish can differ-
-nice pics chaloupa

Surprisingly enough they do there is so, so many different species of clown fish out there it hard to believe that there is that many.

[marie]

Surprisingly enough they do there is so, so many different species of clown fish out there it hard to believe that there is that many.

Hey, Mik_101 thank you for the effort at making your posts legible, I for one really appreciate it :biggrin:

[Mik_101]

Hey, Mik_101 thank you for the effort at making your posts legible, I for one really appreciate it :biggrin:

Thank you Marie:biggrin:

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Hey, Mik_101 thank you for the effort at making your posts legible, I for one really appreciate it :biggrin:

Ditto. Thanks, buddy :)

[Mik_101]

Ditto. Thanks, buddy :)

Thank you.

[Chaloupa]

Me too! We're all here to help....and sometimes we gotta nudge the younger crowd to write better, Kudos to you for taking the advice!

[Mik_101]

Me too! We're all here to help....and sometimes we gotta nudge the younger crowd to write better, Kudos to you for taking the advice!

Thanks LOL.

[steva44]

nice to see some young ones be interested in reefing rather then the "reefer" like most youth these days

[Mik_101]

nice to see some young ones be interested in reefing rather then the "reefer" like most youth these days

LOL:biggrin:

[bv_reefer]

-very observative of you steva44 lol:lol:

[andreweh]

Hey there, I was wondering where the best place to get one or maybe even a mating pair of these beauties in calgary? I just lost my 2 percs and 2 maroon clowns I need something to fill the void!

Cheers!!
Andreweh

[fishytime]

Yes I do know where you can get some "designer" clowns in Cowtown:wink: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=564587#post564587

[michika]

You're such a tease!

[lorenz0]

They are so sweet. saw them yesterday.

[fishytime]

You're such a tease!

oh, but you like it Catherine:wink::razz:

[daniella3d]

You lost 4 clown fish? wow...

Be aware that the picasso are some expensive fish to lose. They cost around 300$ each sometimes. The snow flakes are even more expensive.

[Myka]

Mine are from Bayside Corals in Saskatoon. The Platinum is smaller than it looks in the photo, and hasn't developed its black yet.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k43/Myka82/Nov152010.jpg

[andreweh]

All I can say is "WOOOOOWWWWWW" there so beautiful I want them all!!!!!!
Doug how many do you guys have left at the shop? And what do you think about price?

Cheers!!
Andreweh

[andreweh]

You lost 4 clown fish? wow...

Be aware that the picasso are some expensive fish to lose. They cost around 300$ each sometimes. The snow flakes are even more expensive.

Ah yeah I did, It was a vary sad day for me. I had 2 of them for a vary long time, Been through 2 moves with me. I didn't read a label properly on a bottle I was adding to my re-fill bucket. I could never imagine what doug felt like though, I just had a glimpse. It was all my fish, 2 tanks worth. I loved my sexy shrip!!

Cheers!!
Andreweh