Maroon clown bigger than an oscar!!!

[neowind]

I was at my LFS store the other day and there was a Maroon Clown or Gold and Maroon clown that was over a foot or more I would say foot and half. It was HUUUUGGGGEEE. This thing was bigger than a Queen Angel. I have never seen anything like it. I swear it looked like a mutant clown or something. Is this normal or what? It wasn't for sale.

 

[meow]

Are you sure it was a maroon clown?

 

[neowind]

Either a Maroon or Gold and Maroon Clown yes it was insane. It was hosting a Bubble Anenome but it was about 20 times bigger and squashing it like a bug.

 

[meow]

Oh my god, that's crazy. Take some pictures and post them on here! I'd love to see her.

 

[neowind]

I will ask the LFS if I can take a picture. Its the biggest Clown I have ever seen. I didn't know they got even close to this big. Maybe they will let me take a picture.

 

[aarone]

word....take a pic i want to see this filet of fish dinner

 

[nicky1.8t]

pics pics pics
the biggest one i have ever seen was my old one about 4 inchs long

 

[viper_930]

wow, I kind'a feel sorry for the anemone it is hosting though. Probably not getting any light! I would love to see a pic of it. The biggest clown I have seen was a gold stripe maroon clown about 5".

 

[gregvabch]

i'm not buyin that without some proof. over a foot?? come on now....

 

[gregvabch]

yeah, my lfs has an old female like the one you're describing, around 6" or so and faded, but over a foot, i'd love to see that.

 

[neowind]

I will try and go up there and get a picture as soon as I can. Guys and gals it was the freakiest thing I have ever seen in my life. It has to be mutated or something. I mean there is a huge angel in there and he is bigger than it. I will get a picture as soon as I can if they don't mind.

 

[viper_930]

Oh and BTW, what's an oscar?:notsure:

 

[aarone]

an oscar is a freshwater fish...they are related to the pirhana i think....:notsure:

 

[krowleey]

Originally posted by aarone
an oscar is a freshwater fish...they are related to the pirhana i think....:notsure:
not related to pirhana. they are a south american ciclid related to many tropical ciclids. i thought clows did not get that big? i have read they get about 6 inches max, what the heck is he feeding it :hilarious

 

[neowind]

I will try my best guys. I am leaving on vacation so it will be at least a week. This guy is well over 6 inches I almost fell over when I seen it. I am not messing with you guys its HUGE. So as soon as I get home I will try and snap a picture when they not looking or ask permission either one. To give you an idea on how big it was. It is bigger than your keyboard.

 

[nolson]

My keyboard is well over a foot long

 

[krishj39]

Originally posted by aarone
an oscar is a freshwater fish...they are related to the pirhana i think....:notsure:
Yes, an oscar is a FW south american cichlid (piranha's are also south american but not related). Incidently, cichlids are distant relatives to damsels, of which clownfish are a member. So, actually, that clown fish is a closer relative than a piranha. A clown bigger than an oscar? That is really amazing.

 

[viper_930]

:happyfish Just making sure this thread isn't forgotten! :happyfish

 

[gregvabch]

DUDE, right on!! neo, where's the picture?? i wanna see that monster
edit: says he's on vacation a little farther up....

 

[neowind]

I just got home from the Bahamas today guys I definatly haven't forgot. I will try to go up to the LFS as soon as I get unpacked and settled back in haha.