black false perc's

[socalracer]

do black false perc's start out orange and gradually get their black coloring? I bought to a couple of weeks ago and 1 especially is getting blacker by the day.

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by socalracer
http:///forum/post/2597213
do black false perc's start out orange and gradually get their black coloring? I bought to a couple of weeks ago and 1 especially is getting blacker by the day.
yes... typically a rusty orange fade to black, as they mature they will turn completly black with an orange face, then when they hit adulthood they will be completly black.

 

[azfishgal]

Wow, I didn't know that. I was thinking of getting a black clown for my Nano Tank, so this is good info to know.

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by socalracer
http:///forum/post/2597213
do black false perc's start out orange and gradually get their black coloring? I bought to a couple of weeks ago and 1 especially is getting blacker by the day.
Can we see a picture of your clown?

 

[socalracer]

i'll try to get one but i won't be able to post until later tonight

 

[niskyvaulter]

another questions somewhat on topic. i no that they are the same species as normal ocellaris, so they can mate, but will they pair up (or at least not kill each other) if you put one of each in a tank.

 

[bang guy]

Yep

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2597802
Yep
Thats awesome !!!

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2597802
Yep
Great Pic! How old are they when they start to change color, and how long does it take to complete the change?

 

[socalracer]

sorry i couldn't get a pic (don't have the best camera and the fish are to small) but i am pretty sure it is slowly changing or the fish is pigmentally messed up......forgot to tell you the best thing i picked them up as regular false percs at an opening of a LFS for 6 bucks a peice