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	Heard of a freshwater clownfish?
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I know it's a stupid question, but why is it a bad idea to have a SW clownfish that's acclimated to freshwater? I mean, if it actually IS acclimated, then why does it work out badly in practice? Because you CAN'T acclimate clownfish to freshwater. If you can, that's news to me. [span class="edited"][Edited by Shinigami 2004-08-09 20:20][/span] -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	It shortens the lifespan, many of them can't take it at all, and it just screws about terribly with all their cells in terms of osmotic control. Would be nice if it worked but .... -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Silverlight Enthusiast Posts: 212 Kudos: 396 Votes: 43 Registered: 04-Jul-2004	I know it's a stupid question, but why is it a bad idea to have a SW clownfish that's acclimated to freshwater? I mean, if it actually IS acclimated, then why does it work out badly in practice?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Clown loaches perhaps? A lot of people think they look a lot like clownfish. But not appropriate for most people's aquariums. ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	mabe a died glassfish with clown colors??? and frankly i would be surprised if they attempted this [span class="edited"][Edited by fish1 2004-08-09 17:09][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	I just hope they aren't literally getting in perculas that have been acclimated to freshwater - it's sort of possible, and a nice idea in theory, but awful IRL. Probably just Clown Barbs or something normal. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
crickit99 Hobbyist Posts: 136 Kudos: 194 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	I'm not sure how they order and if they have pictures, so there is no telling. He mentioned "Nemo" when he told me, because kids always want one and a freshwater version would be great. The guy is really nice, but he doesn't know much. When I asked if they had any liquid fry food, he thought I was growing french fries! He said Wed, so I'll swing by that night and update here. Christina [span class="edited"][Edited by crickit99 2004-08-09 14:58][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
vic Enthusiast Posts: 213 Kudos: 228 Votes: 288 Registered: 16-Mar-2004	when you originally posted, were you thinking of clownfish, such as 'Nemo' ??? thats what I think of when I hear clownfish......
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
mariosim Enthusiast Posts: 207 Kudos: 245 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jul-2004	my out-of-date copy of "exotic tropical fishes" lists several freswater clown fishes (clown kille,clown knifefish, clown sucker catfish, clown loach). it also describes a clown barb (barbodes everetti) that was readily available at the time. hopefully those will give you a start on your quest.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
vic Enthusiast Posts: 213 Kudos: 228 Votes: 288 Registered: 16-Mar-2004	All Clownfish are Saltwater only, he may be getting some in, but not for Freshwater.....let us know, what it turns out to be.......
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Possibles - clown loach, clown pleco, clown killi, maybe some harlequin fish (harlequin rasbora etc). Odd, though, do check back, I'm very curious. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
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