Beautiful inexpensive clownfish

Eliemination · 12/14/2017, 02:04 PM

Hi, I am currently looking for a beautiful unique species of clownfish. My price range is around $20- $60 a piece. I am not looking for a full on black clown or the nemo clownfish. Please list out a few names, price range, and image of the clown.

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

OrionN · 12/14/2017, 03:17 PM

Beautiful, unique, inexpensive clown-fish are oxymoron.

Cliving1 · 12/14/2017, 04:04 PM

For 60 each, you can definitely find a unique clown. Depending on your lfs prices, this could include nakeds, midnights, etc. But I have to agree with the above. If you mean unique as in no one has them, your price range would have to be adjusted.

Kinetic · 12/14/2017, 06:57 PM

Good lists include:
http://sustainableaquatics.com/clownfish/
https://www.seaandreef.com/marine-or...ish/clownfish/
https://www.orafarm.com/products/fish/clownfish/

That really covers it all. You'll get all sorts of other morphs and such from local breeders too, but that's the gist of it. No better lists IMO.

OrionN · 12/15/2017, 07:51 AM

I think well breed Onyx Percula are one of the most beautiful clown fish. They are not unique. Beautiful ones (nice body shape without deformities) are not cheap but not that expensive. I am not into these wild abnormal shape fish. The shape have to be fairly close to wild type is a must for me.

kevin21 · 12/15/2017, 07:59 AM

I got my snowflake clowns for 30 each...if that is unique enough for you

pfan151 · 12/15/2017, 03:53 PM

I like onyx piccasso’s For that range. Whatever type you decide on make sure you inspect them carefully for good body shape and form.

CoralsAddiction · 12/15/2017, 04:22 PM

Onyx or lightning maroon clowns.
Lighting clowns are $39.99 at Petco. If you buy a pair they can give you 25% off.
Onyx prices vary. If you want a good pair of Onyx clowns you should send a PM to D-Nak. He might have some for sale.

nanoreefer1000 · 12/15/2017, 08:22 PM

Why not get a separate species? Something like a Skunk clown is probably more uncommon than most designer varieties tbh, they're cheap as well.

LargeAngels · 12/17/2017, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

I think well breed Onyx Percula are one of the most beautiful clown fish. They are not unique. Beautiful ones (nice body shape without deformities) are not cheap but not that expensive. I am not into these wild abnormal shape fish. The shape have to be fairly close to wild type is a must for me.

I agree completely! And a pair of nice GSM’s but they can be so nasty to all other fish once established.

Cliving1 · 12/17/2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nanoreefer1000

Why not get a separate species? Something like a Skunk clown is probably more uncommon than most designer varieties tbh, they're cheap as well.

I just picked up a pair of orange skunks, they are awesome.

CoralsAddiction · 12/17/2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cliving1

I just picked up a pair of orange skunks, they are awesome.

I was at VividAquariums several days ago. They had wild caught orange skunks for sale. The clowns looked very bright orange and cute. I can definitely see the appeal of keeping them in a reef tank.

top shelf · 12/18/2017, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

I think well breed Onyx Percula are one of the most beautiful clown fish. They are not unique. Beautiful ones (nice body shape without deformities) are not cheap but not that expensive. I am not into these wild abnormal shape fish. The shape have to be fairly close to wild type is a must for me.

Another +1, once my tank has matured to the point I can add a carpet I'll be on the hunt for a pair of percula.

12/14/2017, 02:04 PM	#1
Eliemination Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: The Bikini Bottom Posts: 20	Beautiful inexpensive clownfish Hi, I am currently looking for a beautiful unique species of clownfish. My price range is around $20- $60 a piece. I am not looking for a full on black clown or the nemo clownfish. Please list out a few names, price range, and image of the clown. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

12/14/2017, 03:17 PM	#2
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Beautiful, unique, inexpensive clown-fish are oxymoron. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

12/15/2017, 07:51 AM	#5
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	I think well breed Onyx Percula are one of the most beautiful clown fish. They are not unique. Beautiful ones (nice body shape without deformities) are not cheap but not that expensive. I am not into these wild abnormal shape fish. The shape have to be fairly close to wild type is a must for me. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip Last edited by OrionN; 12/15/2017 at 08:21 AM.

12/15/2017, 07:59 AM	#6
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	I got my snowflake clowns for 30 each...if that is unique enough for you __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

12/15/2017, 08:22 PM	#9
nanoreefer1000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area,CA Posts: 1,040	Why not get a separate species? Something like a Skunk clown is probably more uncommon than most designer varieties tbh, they're cheap as well. __________________ 6 gallon reef

12/14/2017, 04:04 PM	#3
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	For 60 each, you can definitely find a unique clown. Depending on your lfs prices, this could include nakeds, midnights, etc. But I have to agree with the above. If you mean unique as in no one has them, your price range would have to be adjusted.

12/14/2017, 06:57 PM	#4
Kinetic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,230	Good lists include: http://sustainableaquatics.com/clownfish/ https://www.seaandreef.com/marine-or...ish/clownfish/ https://www.orafarm.com/products/fish/clownfish/ That really covers it all. You'll get all sorts of other morphs and such from local breeders too, but that's the gist of it. No better lists IMO.

12/15/2017, 03:53 PM	#7
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	I like onyx piccasso’s For that range. Whatever type you decide on make sure you inspect them carefully for good body shape and form.

12/15/2017, 04:22 PM	#8
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	Onyx or lightning maroon clowns. Lighting clowns are $39.99 at Petco. If you buy a pair they can give you 25% off. Onyx prices vary. If you want a good pair of Onyx clowns you should send a PM to D-Nak. He might have some for sale.