Black Cardinal

[jackson6745]

I was in a crappy LFS the other day and I saw a black cardinal for the first time. I never had a solid black fish before and a cardinal would work in my nano so I bought him.

Has anyone seen them around before or are the "new" on the market?

 

[jackson6745]

Marrone, where you at buddy?

 

[rickytsui]

rich this is the first time i have see this fish also

 

[nanoreefer22]

Sweet! By chance is this shop on Far Rock?

 

[DontXtripNfall]

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+2145+2184&aid=3158

 

[jackson6745]

Nope Kris it is off flatbush ave. There was only one there.

 

[marrone]

Rich does it have an eye spot on the back top fin? If it does it could be aApogon melas, though it's very dark and they're usually lighter in color. Maybe it's just stressed out, how large is it?

 

[jackson6745]

Hey Mike. It does have a black spot on the rear dorsal (not visible in this pic). It is about 3". It could be stressed, he's only been in the tank for a few days. He eats everything in sight so I guess that's a good thing.

 

[marrone]

Rich it could be stressed out, especially with the bright lights as Cardinals usually are nocturnal, or it also could just be a very dark one. Considering that it's eating, I think it's just a very dark one. They're usually very hardy and do very well in smaller tank. Either way it's a nice fish.

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks Mike

 

[NYreefNoob]

lol rich bought a molly, gotta love odd ball finds

 

[jackson6745]

LMAO!! It does look like a black molly

 

[Zuska]

Nope Kris it is off flatbush ave. There was only one there.

flatbush and what? whats the stores name?

 

[jackson6745]

flatbush and what? whats the stores name?

I called the store crappy so I don't want to say it publicly. I will send you a reefberry.

 

[NYreefNoob]

pm me ill say it lol

 

[jackson6745]

The name of the store is B****** **O

 

[Alex]

Thats the second time I've seen that fish,saw it at a LFS in SC when visiting family and now. beautiful fish rich,great find.

Off the topic Ocean Gallery has a black tomini tank,which is also beautiful. these black fish have a certain "Elegance" to them, like black tie....

 

[2slo4me]

I seen one just like it at fishtown a few weeks ago. I ended up getting your fishes brother a flame cardinal i beleive it was called just like yours but all red with bright blue eyebrows. lol.