The unknown...clownfish

[ebording]

Yesterday I was given this clown and I have no Idea what he is
Any clues?http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pYdHXRJL9XQ/SaNM-4qE2xI/AAAAAAAAAI0/9r3mR2L6khc/s640/P1010028.JPG

[yagrmiestr]

amphiprion nigripes

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sweet thanks

[alphaferret]

seychelles?

[alphaferret]

I see hwere ya got nigripes-in clown and anen. forum id area but there is also one up above that labeled seychelles-i'm unsure though-

Nice score though either way!

[luv4paws2]

It looks like an Amphiprion Melanopus, of a Cinnamon clown. Related to tomato clowns. Color looks kinda poor though, should be brighter orange.

[ebording]

Im thinking its a nigripes
but the only nigripes ive seen for sale online was 70 bucks!?
did I just get a super deal?
cute little fish too

[luv4paws2]

Don't think its a A. Nigripes, never seen one with a complete head band. It's usually broken at the top of the head.

[ebording]

well its a juvi would be my guess its only about 1.5 inches

but im not ruling out Amphiprion Melanopus

[luv4paws2]

Melanopus is one of the hardiest species, while nigripes is one of the least hardy. It's dorsal fin looks like it's separate, a trait of the nigripes, tomatos have one big dorsal. Maybe it's a hybrid.

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14467136#post14467136 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by luv4paws2
Melanopus is one of the hardiest species, while nigripes is one of the least hardy. It's dorsal fin looks like it's separate, a trait of the nigripes, tomatos have one big dorsal. Maybe it's a hybrid.

I don't believe that the ranges of Nigripes and Melanonpus' overlap.


Personally I am thinking Nigripes.

[avp]

+1 for Toddrtrex.

It's a A. nigripes. Is he eating for you and his he healthy?

-avp

[ebording]

yep, he snarfs down food whenever I drop it in
ill take a few more pics to help settle this

[ebording]

a few more pics I took a couple mins ago
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_pYdHXRJL9XQ/SaNvaS4LiWI/AAAAAAAAALM/VrrsDH9hNkk/s640/P1010037.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_pYdHXRJL9XQ/SaNvPPpwTEI/AAAAAAAAAKw/wn3F12SFG3g/s640/P1010034.JPG

color comparison
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pYdHXRJL9XQ/SaNvgZhUWYI/AAAAAAAAALc/omCxtwvfo1Q/s640/P1010039.JPG

[Toddrtrex]

Very nice.

I would be a bit worried about having a Condy in the same tank as that guy. Nigripes aren't all that common (( at least not in the Midwest )), so I wouldn't want to risk it getting eaten by the condy.

[ebording]

Thanks
My lfs told me it was rare and that you couldnt buy them in shops around here.
Im not too worried about my condy, its pretty tame.

[Toddrtrex]

Not sure how a condy could be tame or not. But, since they aren't hosting anemones, there is a risk that it will eat the nigripes, not a risk that I would want to take.

[ebording]

well its not nearly as poisonous as something like a carpet
so I figure if he gets hit he can probably get away.
In fact as soon as I put him in he touched the condy and its stung him and he was fine