90OcReef May 23, 2007 Share May 23, 2007 (edited) Anyone ever seen a clown with a white dorsal fin?? These guys are too cool. I can't thank Johnny & Byron enough for helping me out with acquiring these guys!! THANK YOU BlueRibbonKoi!! I've had them for about a month or two now? I think... I really like my messed up clowns -Jess Edited May 23, 2007 by 90OcReef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak May 23, 2007 Share May 23, 2007 Wow those are horribly beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90OcReef May 23, 2007 Author Share May 23, 2007 Why thank you! They have just recently been developing their black coloration. They are totally awesome! -Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets May 23, 2007 Share May 23, 2007 (edited) Hey Jess those are beautiful!!! I had a pair but they didn't make it. :( Edited May 23, 2007 by 143gadgets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendalat May 23, 2007 Share May 23, 2007 They are beautiful Jess. Can they breed in our tanks as the other clowns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite May 23, 2007 Share May 23, 2007 those are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90OcReef May 23, 2007 Author Share May 23, 2007 (edited) Thanks guys!! Chris, I've had 2 pairs from BRK. Both did excellent. Unfortunately a $30 fish whiped out $1500 worth of fish in a 40 breeder about a month ago. Anyway, the first set of clowns were in there. :( These guys were paired up at the store!! I would definately suggest them again!! Khanh, I believe they can breed in our own tanks. I am not 100% sure. But I think they can. -Jess Edited May 23, 2007 by 90OcReef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 23, 2007 Share May 23, 2007 Hey Jess those are beautiful!!! I had a pair but they didn't make it. :( Mine croaked too. One day I'll try agin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90OcReef May 23, 2007 Author Share May 23, 2007 Rik, the pics you posted made me want them so bad.... Anyway, Khanh, about them breeding, They will breed but something crazy like 11 offspring out of thousands of percs that ORA breeds will actually be a Picasso. That's why they are so hard to get ahold of. Luckily our buddies at BRK are always on the list! -Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90OcReef October 8, 2007 Author Share October 8, 2007 (edited) Just want to update a little... Their colors are still changing! Say Hello To My Pablos! aka Picassos, aka Messed up Clowns. :D They Sleep like this in the chalice. Too Cool! Notice the WHITE Dorsal Fin That's all for now! From what I understand -- BRK is one of very few retailers getting Picasso Clowns from ORA. You'll need to speak with John or Byron in regards to getting a pair! They are totally cool fish in my opinion. Adios' Jess Edited October 9, 2007 by 90OcReef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak October 8, 2007 Share October 8, 2007 they look freaking awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite October 8, 2007 Share October 8, 2007 Do all picassos have the same pattern markings or are they all different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybv October 8, 2007 Share October 8, 2007 Do all picassos have the same pattern markings or are they all different? Every one is different, but there is a certain requirment for ORA to call them true picassos. I do belive there are a few other stores in the country that can get them, but I end up shipping a lot of them to the west coast. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs October 8, 2007 Share October 8, 2007 woah!!! so pretty what makes the coloration diferent is it a completely different (rare) species that occurs naturally in the oceans or is it a different form of the gene in like an ocellarius or are they artificially genetically altered and CB sorry for the stupid questions, just interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman October 8, 2007 Share October 8, 2007 woah!!! so pretty what makes the coloration diferent is it a completely different (rare) species that occurs naturally in the oceans or is it a different form of the gene in like an ocellarius or are they artificially genetically altered and CB sorry for the stupid questions, just interested Someone could tell you for sure - but it appears that once heavy breeding of the species got underway, 'sports' would appear - such as the picasso's. I believe there are other, less popular variations as well. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggies07 October 9, 2007 Share October 9, 2007 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90OcReef October 9, 2007 Author Share October 9, 2007 (edited) From my understanding, a collector brought in a percula that had an unusual color pattern something like the picture below. They continue to breed them and a very very small percentage end up actually being sold as picassos. Mine will continue to get darker for a bit longer. Johnny has actually been to ORA and knows the whole scoop i'm sure. Maybe he will chime in again. -Jess Edited October 9, 2007 by 90OcReef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger October 9, 2007 Share October 9, 2007 WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs October 10, 2007 Share October 10, 2007 thanks guys thats really interesting they are absolutely incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z October 22, 2007 Share October 22, 2007 wow i want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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