Mutant pajama cardinal?

[showmebutterfly]

I saw this fish today and was really tempted to bring it home, but I 'm trying to avoid impulse purchases. I don't like the pajama cardinals because their red eyes freak me out, but this one doesn't have the creepy red eyes. Is it a mutant pajama cardinal or does it have it's own name? The store had it labeled as a black spotted cardinal, but a Google search did not bring up any pics of fish like this one.

 

[Cheilinus]

Orbiculate cardinalfish. Very similar to the pajama cardinal, but lacks the color.

 

[showmebutterfly]

Does it have basically the same temperament and care needs?

Orbiculate cardinalfish. Very similar to the pajama cardinal, but lacks the color.

 

[mort]

Does it have basically the same temperament and care needs?

Ime yes it's very similar to bangaii or pyjama cardinals. Hardy and shouldn't bother anything with the exception of very small shrimp like sexy shrimp or bumblebee shrimp.

 

[showmebutterfly]

I'm shrimpless, so that shouldn't be a problem. [emoji4] I will probably get the little guy, if he's still there when I go back. Thank you so much!

Ime yes it's very similar to bangaii or pyjama cardinals. Hardy and shouldn't bother anything with the exception of very small shrimp like sexy shrimp or bumblebee shrimp.