What is this clown?

[eaglephot]

What is this clown? I forgot what the sign said when I bought it. I remember "black". It is black with white stripes. It almost looks like a clarki. Sorry this is the best picture I could get.

 

[bronco300]

onyx?

 

[eaglephot]

No. I know it is not a Percula. I am so confused about the fish!

 

[zanoshanox]

Its a clarki clown.

 

[zanoshanox]

pic

 

[eaglephot]

I am not sure if that is it. :thinking:

 

[speg]

Sure looks like a black perc to me.

 

[viper_930]

I'm thinking it is a black variant of A. polymnus.

 

[eaglephot]

Originally Posted by ViPeR_930
I'm thinking it is a black variant of A. polymnus.
That looks more like him! I think that is him!

:jumping: :cheer:

:happyfish

Thank you!

 

[eaglephot]

OK. Now that I know what it is, how do I buy it a mate or partner? It is about 2-3 inches. Is there any why to know if it is male or female? :notsure:

 

[viper_930]

Yours is a female since it's been in the tank by itself. Clowns can change from males to females, but not females to males.
Get a clown that is smaller than your clown. This is because the new male must be smaller than your female, or else your female would act aggressively to the new one.

 

[eaglephot]

OK. What if I buy a clown in the tank all by itself? How do I know I am not buying a male and not a female?

 

[viper_930]

Two females would start a little war in your tank. Find a clown that is not alone, and not the biggest of the group.