Emperor Angel or Koran?

[tony_3a]

Hey guys, i bought a fish from my local store and it was labeled as a emperor and i posted some pics asking some questions about some corals and the fish was in a pic and some people think its a koran, So im just looking to get a for sure on what you guys think.

Emperor or Koran?



Thanks for the help guys!

[petlaur]

Looks like a Koran to me.

[Mrfish55]

Looks like Koran to me, here is juv. Emperor, look at the end of the tail, if it has a clean end it's an Emporer, if it looks like scibbled writing it's a Koran (hence the name, it is thought the scribbles on the tail resemble writings from the Koran) also the ring on the tail is not complete on yours (also known as semicircle Angel)

[tony_3a]

hmmm quite upsetting, korans are pretty ugly when they are old lol. Well unless they turn yellow instead of grey, from what I have heard thats very rare.

[FrenchAchilles]

For sure a koran, I have an emperor and that is no juv emp. The back of the fish is very different for both fish. On a side note I have seen some big korans still with juv coloration. My LFS has a 8 inch still complete juv coloration and a buddy of my just got one from a friend who has had it for three years and is now a 4-6 inch fish still in juv colors. But this is no emp and if you had you heart set on one I would return it. Also the korans tends to be much cheaper than emps so hopefuly you didn't get nailed on the price.

[tony_3a]

Im really torn, the fish was 59.99 and i know normally emperor juv are that price and korans are about 49.99 so not a big deal at all, i already called him and he said he would give me a deal on another fish, or i can just return him, but problem is he is such a cool fish, so much personality, following me around the room, begging for food nonstop, swimming around all day when im there, Is not scared when my baby has his hands on the tank.

I think im going to keep him either way but thanks for your time guys!

[Bob]

I have had both...my koran the lines were straighter...looks more like me emperor as a juvenile.....
Take a look on the net....you will see what I mean...just google it

[targa81]

Definitely a Koran. Mine's about 6 inches still with juvi colours. Don't tell him he's ugly, he thinks he's beautiful and I agree.

[tony_3a]

yeah, i think hes a amazing fish right now, looks really cool and stuff, but when he gets older he gets more ugly haha. O well hes a cool fish so i am still happy with him.

[Poseidon 999]

1 word:Koran