Black clownfish- the difference

[jythong]

Can anyone tell me what is the differences in pricing between the various types of black clownfish? I believe that the Australian black ocellaris are more expensive, maybe $30 and above.

I do see black clownfishes being sold that have yellow faces and fins: these seem to be cheaper. Are they percs? Do the faces turn black when they mature?

Thanks in advance for the answers.

[Solo77]

bro, there are few types of clown fish....even for the same kind, got misbar, teardrop, etc. For pure black ocellaris, only black and white.....but some might have orange face as the colour change may not be complete. Those with yellow are likely to be saddle back or other type of clown.....

u need to go farm more often....lol

[jythong]

u need to go farm more often....lol

Actually have been going to farms/shops almost twice a week, but no sifu like you to guide me ...

So the pure black and white ones that are more expensive are probably from Australia?

[pokmingsheng]

these are the black ocellaris clownfishes..

market price around 4-5 red notes per fish..

this next one is the Clark's Clownfish,

this is the cheaper one in terms of price..

hope pictures might help visually

[lawchan77]

i have the same queries as jythong...

i have seen black ocellaris (not clark's clownfish) with orange tip on the face, and other black ocellaris with black face (so black cant even see the eyes). u can see the 2 kinds in iwarna now.. they are breeding several pairs of black ocellaris ...

most are selling at $40 ~ $50, sometimes $80 per pc if they come from australia.

i even saw CF selling a pair for $1k+ (they had orange face)

i am wondering if they are several species of the black ocellaris? some with jet black face and others with orange face? or issit just a matter of age / different origin? or they have orange face when younger and will eventually turn jet black as they mature?

[LaW]

i have the same queries as jythong...

i have seen black ocellaris (not clark's clownfish) with orange tip on the face, and other black ocellaris with black face (so black cant even see the eyes). u can see the 2 kinds in iwarna now.. they are breeding several pairs of black ocellaris ...

most are selling at $40 ~ $50, sometimes $80 per pc if they come from australia.

i even saw CF selling a pair for $1k+ (they had orange face)

i am wondering if they are several species of the black ocellaris? some with jet black face and others with orange face? or issit just a matter of age / different origin? or they have orange face when younger and will eventually turn jet black as they mature?

i believe its of the same origin, australia, but might be breeded from different location.

its a matter of time, normally few mouths for them to reach nice black from orange/dull orange/brown (juv). but not all will have their lips turned full black as far as i know.

[arcanehacker]

i have the same queries as jythong...

i have seen black ocellaris (not clark's clownfish) with orange tip on the face, and other black ocellaris with black face (so black cant even see the eyes). u can see the 2 kinds in iwarna now.. they are breeding several pairs of black ocellaris ...

most are selling at $40 ~ $50, sometimes $80 per pc if they come from australia.

i even saw CF selling a pair for $1k+ (they had orange face)

i am wondering if they are several species of the black ocellaris? some with jet black face and others with orange face? or issit just a matter of age / different origin? or they have orange face when younger and will eventually turn jet black as they mature?

Its normal for Australian Black Ocellaris to have orange faces when in Juvenile stage.. I had my true mated pair with orange faces too.. they both evolved to fully black really quick in my tank..

I don't know about the tank breed ones.. they may have evolved during the multiple breeding processes.. sorta like the shirtless clowns or Picassos..

[Ketchup]

Its normal for Australian Black Ocellaris to have orange faces when in Juvenile stage.. I had my true mated pair with orange faces too.. they both evolved to fully black really quick in my tank..

I don't know about the tank breed ones.. they may have evolved during the multiple breeding processes.. sorta like the shirtless clowns or Picassos..

yup, from what i read, it may have orange face in juve stage... thats how my 2 aussie black osci looks like now.

[jythong]

OK, that you for all the replies.

I guess the cheaper black clownfishes I saw in LFS so frequently are probbaly Clark's, thanks for enlightening me.

How about black percs, are they similar to black occellaris?

[Solo77]

black pers...maybe is those grade A percs...where body is black and white bar but fins are all orange....if you want nice percs...coral farm....black ocellaris.....think ML henry has stock, LCK also.....cheapest i find is coral farm but they dont have stock now....

[marinebetta]

If you want the ultimate black and white clownfish, ask CF to bring in McCulloch's They're thinking about it - just need some encouragement

[FuEl]

It's in the genes. Some pairs of black ocellaris produce juveniles which turn black sooner, even the face for some. Other pairs produce juveniles which are brown with orange faces at the same size. If you are paying so much for the clown, get one with better genes. If the fish look faded in the bag, it is normal as they are stressed.

[jythong]

Iwarna now has many black Australian ocellaris sold in pairs, I thought the price is good. They are juveniles with orange faces.