Multi colored file fish ?

[Kyad02]

My LFS has a fish they are calling a green filefish but it dosen't look like any I see on the net. Its colored more like a parrot blue in the front turning to green with some orange and red. What kind of filefish is this ? Would it do well in a tank with large angels ? thanks Bruce

 

[jcmjoe]

Is it a Fantail Filefish maybe?

 

[Kyad02]

might be ,very colorful about two inches or so, came in as a trade in so its tank acclimated , hard to keep ? $39 good price ?

 

[SushiGirl]

The greens can change color quite a bit, almost like mood rings LOL.

 

[namxas]

Do a search for Pervagor melanocephalus...as mentioned, they change color, but they do have a blue front, orange tail phase. They're a 4" fish IIRC.

 

[Kyad02]

believe its an "ear spot also known as "blackbar" filefish

 

[Kyad02]

http://www.whatsthatfish.com/fish/blackbar-filefish/982#5

 

[namxas]

IME with most filefish is they can be a bit timid at first, but generally get with the program fairly quickly as long as their tankmates aren't too aggressive. Otherwise, you may not see it much.

$39 is a fair price if the fish is 2" or larger.

 

[LisaD]

They are beautiful fish, and more active than you might think. I have not found them to be not very commonly available, though they aren't a rare fish.