Best place (online or in the bay area) to buy designer clownfish?

[jepoy]

I've ordered black storms from Cultivated Reef before, and though I lucked out and got a pair that I really liked... you don't really get to choose when you order from most online dealers. I've seen some sites now have WYSIWYG clowns, but most are already sold if they look half decent. Does anyone know where to buy some nice unique clownfish? The ability to pick would be a big plus. Thanks!

 

[spuri87]

picked up mine from @Woeday, dont know if still has some.. he is in San Jose and had quite a good collection

 

[Patio]

These guys are from Kenny at High Tide Aquatics. The bigger from a couple/few years ago and the smaller last Sunday.

 

[MichaelB]

picked up mine from @Woeday, dont know if still has some.. he is in San Jose and had quite a good collection

He shut things down. No longer a option

 

[Apon]

We had some at Neptune's 2 weeks ago not sure what is left

 

[jepoy]

He shut things down. No longer a option

That's too bad.

 

[jepoy]

We had some at Neptune's 2 weeks ago not sure what is left

Everytime I see clowns at neptunes they're usually leftovers. I guess I can ask when they get new shipment.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

I have three Bali Aquarich Black full helmet Picasso clownfish. Two have paired up. One single. They are about 2”. I’ve had them since October 2025.

Not designer, but I also have a wild pair of PNG Clownfish. They are about 3”.

All have been quarantined for Ich, Velvet and Brooklynella. They are eating TDO pellets. DM me if you want to see videos of them.

 

[gmdcdvm]

There is a dude named Robin in Lafayette. Don’t know if he is a member, but he provides some for Cali Kids.

 

[clownvan]

@jepoy I was at High Tide Aquatics this past weekend to get water. Kenny (@under_water_ninja ) released a bunch of designer clowns from QT. They are super healthy looking and vibrant.

 

[jepoy]

I have three Bali Aquarich Black full helmet Picasso clownfish. Two have paired up. One single. They are about 2”. I’ve had them since October 2025.

Not designer, but I also have a wild pair of PNG Clownfish. They are about 3”.

All have been quarantined for Ich, Velvet and Brooklynella. They are eating TDO pellets. DM me if you want to see videos of them.

I'm still about a month away from setting up my aquarium, but I'll definitely ping you when I'm ready for fish, if you still have the balis then, I'm definitely interested.

 

[jepoy]

There is a dude named Robin in Lafayette. Don’t know if he is a member, but he provides some for Cali Kids.

Thanks for the heads up.. I'll definitely add Cali Kids to my "to visit" list when I'm ready to get my clowns.

 

[jepoy]

@jepoy I was at High Tide Aquatics this past weekend to get water. Kenny (@under_water_ninja ) released a bunch of designer clowns from QT. They are super healthy looking and vibrant.

Second mention of High Tide Aquatics, thanks for the tip! Will definitely pay them a visit.

 

[BAYMAC]

There is a dude named Robin in Lafayette. Don’t know if he is a member, but he provides some for Cali Kids.

He used to be. Robin has been around for a long time. I got fish from him well over a decade ago.

 

[Darkxerox]

There is a dude named Robin in Lafayette. Don’t know if he is a member, but he provides some for Cali Kids.

@fingerwrinkles is where I got mine over 22 years ago lol

 

[iani]

@fingerwrinkles is where I got mine over 22 years ago lol

I got some from him a long time ago too. Current clowns are from @Kensington Reefer