Two Clarkii, or???

[mrs.som]

I just picked up what I think are two juvenile Clarkii yesterday. One is about 3/4 the size of the other one. The larger one has a small white mark on the top of his tail and his tail is about half black. The smaller on the other hand has no white tip and a pure yellow tail. Are they both Clarkii or were they mislabeled? The store had about three of the smaller ones but I got the bigger one because he was so lively and seemed to interact with me. I've also heard that having one slightly larger juv will increase the chances of a successful pairing. Anyway, I just want to make sure they are both Clarkii, otherwise I will insist on a return.


(Pardon the smeary glass!)

Thanks in advance!

[mrs.som]

BUMP - Added pics

[demonclownfish]

no matter what you will really get a pair if they are still small. and yes they both look to be clarkii's

[mrs.som]

Thanks demonclownfish!

BTW Just a friendly suggestion...you may want to make your signature a bit smaller. When I first opened your response I was initially shocked that you were calling me dumb...lol...

[tazzy695]

yes those do both look to be clarkies how big are they now as if they are smaller they are unisex and change as they get older usually the largest is the female and smaller will be male

[mrs.som]

Originally Posted by tazzy695

yes those do both look to be clarkies how big are they now as if they are smaller they are unisex and change as they get older usually the largest is the female and smaller will be male

They are small about 1.5" and 1.75" right now. Is the female typically dominant too? I had a clown before but he/she was single and sad so I traded it in. The new "pair" are much more active and happy looking.

[tazzy695]

yes the female will be the more dominate clown

if you have more then 2 clowns then the most dominate will become female and second in line male the rest will remain neutral until the female the the most dominate will turn female and second most dominate will go male

[mrs.som]

Fascinating! Thanks for the info. So far the larger one is clearly more dominant but not mean, they hang out together most of the time.