Comments on: Aberrant Flame Angels Hit Japan, Lack Black Pigment

By: John Coppolino

John Coppolino — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:02:00 +0000

Matt and Eric, the fish you speak of is the same specimen, and that little sucker reverted back to normal coloration! I do have a flame that is similar to the above fish that has kept the color though. That fish was one of a kind though Matt!

By: John Coppolino

John Coppolino — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:02:58 +0000

By: eric michael

eric michael — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:55:19 +0000

Matt, very nice. I believe a friend of mine, John Coppolino received one like this not too long ago… Hopefully he'll chime in on its present coloration.

By: btaylor66

btaylor66 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:59:01 +0000

I agree. I would need to know a little more about these beauties before I dropped $2100.

By: Chris Ozolins

Chris Ozolins — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:48:45 +0000

$2100 of coral nipping prowess.

Has the same effect as a naked false perc on me, just seems to be missing the “oomph” that makes the flame so attractive. To each their own…

By: Kelly Huffman

Kelly Huffman — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:58:34 +0000

Seconded. Even if I had the wherewithal to drop that coin on a unique flame, I'd be highly disappointed in myself if it reverted to the standard configuration! Two L. carmabi's would be a better choice for my dollars.

By: nicholassadaka

nicholassadaka — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:09:58 +0000

I say what I've said often in the past. I envy anyone who has the ability to spend $2100 on a fish, but I REALLY envy the person who has the ability to spend $2100 on a fish, risking that it might revert to a $40 fish. Personally, I think the original Flames look better…the black offsetting the bright orange is a HUGE part of the charm to me. I know the price lies with the rarity, but just my humble opinion.

By: Matt Ross

Matt Ross — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:24:00 +0000

Neat. I caught a Potter’s Angel exactly like this last year – no black pigment except for a tiny spot right by the fins. The Potter’s was at least a year old, so I think the color will stay.

There’s a pic of the yellow potter’s here:

http://www.marinelifephotography.com/fishes/angelfishes/angelfishes.htm

By: Tim Morrissey

Tim Morrissey — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:35:57 +0000

They are so small… I doubt they keep it. I think it is kind of hard to say where they came from because they are so small yet.