Hey,

I have these two clowns and was just wondering about a few things.

http://ballacottier.com/steven/clown.jpg

From what I can tell are these two Ocellaris? I think they are but just checking.

Anyway the real questions were, on the fish in the forground you may be able to make out the black along its back. When I first got the clowns I didnt notice these blackness. Is this normal for some clowns to have this colouration or is it something else?

Also I know these two are young, but what sort of age/size to they start to pair off and breed (if they ever decide to).

Thanks for the help :)

cant really tell the species for sure without a more close up look at the dorsal spines, but from what i see, i would say yes, ocellaris.
as far as breeding, i believe its about 2-3 years old before they start. you will tell when one starts getting a lot bigger than the other

I forgot to say thanks for the reply, so thanks :)

i agree with Rob.