Domino & Midnight clownfish strains, first images from ORA

By Jake Adams on Apr 05, 2010

The domino and midnight clownfish from ORA are some of this season’s hottest designer marine aquarium reef fish. If you’ve been looking for that new look which will spruce up your reef without making it look fat, you know that black is the it color all year long, darling. If you’re feeling mysterious you could go for the domino clownfish look; with just a chique white spot on your gill plate and a thin white edge to your pecs, it’ll drive all the boys wild. If you’re feeling a little bit more emo or goth, the midnight clownfish might be just the color to bring out those pouty, orange lips. Whether you’re going for casual or formal, ORA’s latest midnight or domino clownfish fashion is just the thing for your Perez Hilton approved reef. What are you waiting for? go on and shake what your protandrous mama gave you. (and full PR after the break)

ORA Introduces the Midnight Clown

Last month at Global Pet Expo 2010 we unveiled our newest designer clownfish. The ORA Midnight Clown is an all black clown with no stripes. It is the result of a natural mutation found in ORA’s grow-out systems and was selectively bred over the past year.

While maybe not for purists, we are sure that clownfish aficionados will be thrilled with this newest entry, and a devoted collector could now have an all-orange, a near all-white and an all-black ocellaris clownfish.

Just as with the natural Black Ocellaris variation, the Midnight Clown starts out life with an orange color that turns black as it ages. The new Midnights available from ORA have almost completely transformed to black, but may have a touch of their juvenile orange left. They will finish becoming all black as they reach maturity. The offspring run the gamut from being completely naked to uniquely patterned extreme misbars.

Occasionally we find Midnight Clowns with cheek dots and taking Julian Sprung’s advice, we’re nicknaming those “Dominos.” This exceptional color morph is yet another example of the power of selective breeding in aquaculture.

Amy Drehmel

Because I’m a proud goth girl and NOT a clownfish purist I’ve been waiting for this one for a while now. Good job as usual ORA! The names are perfect. And very funny post Jake.
Amy Drehmel

Because I’m a proud goth girl and NOT a clownfish purist I’ve been waiting for this one for a while now. Good job as usual ORA! The names are perfect. And very funny post Jake.
jinglejangle

it’s interesting that they are doing this and I’m very glad to hear about any captive breeding efforts, but neither one of these variants is particularly attractive to me.
jinglejangle

it’s interesting that they are doing this and I’m very glad to hear about any captive breeding efforts, but neither one of these variants is particularly attractive to me.
BRICE C.

hahah love the post..ORA just keeps getting better and better! First captive bred mandarins that eat prepared food….NOW THIS.
BRICE C.

hahah love the post..ORA just keeps getting better and better! First captive bred mandarins that eat prepared food….NOW THIS.
http://reefbuilders.com Brian Blank

I wear black on the outside because black is how I feel on the inside.
http://reefbuilders.com Brian Blank

I wear black on the outside because black is how I feel on the inside.
http://coralidea.com Jake Adams

I wonder what would result from crossing the all black midnight clownfish with an all white platinum clownfish. What genes would dominate? Surely it wouldn’t be a grey fish but you can bet your caudal fin that ORA is trying those crosses.
http://coralidea.com Jake Adams

I wonder what would result from crossing the all black midnight clownfish with an all white platinum clownfish. What genes would dominate? Surely it wouldn’t be a grey fish but you can bet your caudal fin that ORA is trying those crosses.
Chris Williams

“That Domino, he’s so hot right now.” –M.
Chris Williams

“That Domino, he’s so hot right now.” –M.
Amy Drehmel

Good one Brian. LOL Another good one is I’ll wear black until they come out with something darker.
Amy Drehmel

Good one Brian. LOL Another good one is I’ll wear black until they come out with something darker.
http://reefbuilders.com Brian Blank

Gotta love it Amy! I remember those from my “dark” days back in the 80s. Thanks for making me smile

Here’s my goth smile
http://reefbuilders.com Brian Blank

Gotta love it Amy! I remember those from my “dark” days back in the 80s. Thanks for making me smile

Here’s my goth smile
Amy Drehmel

80′s huh…..old school! Old school goth is WAY cooler. And I love your goth smile.

Back to the fish though…..could someone please let me know asap when I can get these if any body knows? I want both! Thanks guys.
Amy Drehmel

80′s huh…..old school! Old school goth is WAY cooler. And I love your goth smile.

Back to the fish though…..could someone please let me know asap when I can get these if any body knows? I want both! Thanks guys.
Amy Drehmel

I guess the better question is who has these now ? Again if anybody knows who I can buy these from please post. Thanks.
Amy Drehmel

I guess the better question is who has these now ? Again if anybody knows who I can buy these from please post. Thanks.
Scott

One of our local fish stores http://www.corallogicaquariums.com in Jacksonville,Fl. has a pair of this they look just like the second pic. they are little pricey but sweet
Scott

One of our local fish stores http://www.corallogicaquariums.com in Jacksonville,Fl. has a pair of this they look just like the second pic. they are little pricey but sweet
Gary

Kaching $$$$. Lets pay more for a plain black fish why don’t we? ;P
Gary

Kaching $$$$. Lets pay more for a plain black fish why don’t we? ;P
Amy Drehmel

LOL…..But they are worth it to me. But I can see how others might not think so and that is fine. But hey the money helps support ORA and they are doing amazing work. And I’m sure it helps the stores out too these days and some really need it.
Amy Drehmel

LOL…..But they are worth it to me. But I can see how others might not think so and that is fine. But hey the money helps support ORA and they are doing amazing work. And I’m sure it helps the stores out too these days and some really need it.
Wingo

I love the first one, amazing colors!!!
Wingo

I love the first one, amazing colors!!!
http://goth.pornblogspace.com Gabriel Wineman

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Jessica

Just got a pair of midnight clowns yesterday!! I love them! Worth every penny.
Jessica

Just got a pair of midnight clowns yesterday!! I love them! Worth every penny.

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