Help with ID please

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bassman24

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I got this guy a few weeks after my ocells and I'm starting to think he isn't an Ocellaris at all. His nose has much more of a point and his dorsal fin is much darker than the others. What do you all think?

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Well...I haven't been able to tell the difference between Ocells and Monos. So maybe a Mono?
 
Those pics SCREAM Monoculus ;)
 
Especially the second one ;)
 
Who are you kidding??? They look pretty damn close to me.;)

Peacock ßass;2049591; said:
 
bassman24;2056976; said:
Is it because his nose is pointy? How can you tell the difference?


There is no real way at this size. Though There are definate ways to make an educated guess.. ;)

Jaw structure, Head slope, Body shape, proportion. Even subtle differences in the Stomache area...

That said... The only 100% way is to wait til around 6 inches and sometimes you will not be able to guarantee until around 10" ;)
 
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