ANYONE KNOW WHAT FISH THIS IS?

[JustKyle]

Hey all, I went to my LFS and found this fish that currently is not for sale. They have no idea what it is yet, so they won’t sell it but I think it looks so cool. Any ideas as to what it may be? It’s has an undulating tail if that is helpful. It is also about the size of a pinky finger.

 

[RVA REEF]

is this at petco?

 

[Paul B]

I don't know but I have one for about a year so far. I just took this and I had to turn it sideways as he is camera shy, But he is in there, next to the heater. Very peaceful fish and rather cheap I think.

 

[JustKyle]

is this at petco?

no it is not

 

[Nano sapiens]

Blue Assessor (Assessor macneilli).

https://www.orafarm.com/product/blue-assessor/

 

[Paul B]

I don't think thats it. It is jet black and has different fins than an assessor. I think it's some kind of a gobi.

 

[Nano sapiens]

I don't think thats it. It is jet black and has different fins than an assessor. I think it's some kind of a gobi.

The other option I know of is a Randall's Assessor (Assessor randalli)

Rather rare in the hobby from the wild (Japan), but ORA breeds them.

 

[Paul B]

I still don't think so, but very close. I know mine doesn't have that "beard" looking fin or any colors. Black like a black molly. It looks to have a little color in my picture, but that is a reflection as there is no color at all.

 

[Nano sapiens]

Blue Assessor closeup photo:

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Definitely an assessor of some sort, most likely blue.

 

[Overboard]

I would say Assessor as well.

 

[RVA REEF]

my guess was basslet/assessor just black from stress

 

[mattzang]

looks like a randalls assessor to me

@eatbreakfast

 

[Paul B]

my guess was basslet/assessor just black from stress

LOL. My fish are never stressed and it's been in my tank for a year. But they are jet black, no color.

 

[CubsFan]

I’ve never owned one, but my first thought was also assessor. I think they sometimes swim upside down. If the fish was exhibiting this kind of swim behavior, you may be able to narrow it down.

 

[eatbreakfast]

The pic the OP posted is of a randall's assessor.

 

[Paul B]

OK if thats what it is, I got one.

 

[RVA REEF]

they can get better colors when they are feelin fancy