Ctenochaetus flavicauda adult color

[ChimolaFish]

Anyone know a lot about the Ctenochaetus flavicauda, or White tail bristletooth tang? I've heard that they are essentially identical to the kole tang, minus their coloration. There's a bristletooth that looks like them from the red sea that gets around a foot, but the one Im talking about is from Tahiti.
I also heard their color changes as they age, but I can't find any info on that.
Any info on the species would be awesome!

 

[Dmorty217]

DD has them about once a month or so available. There is actually a large one available thru LA. They look very similar to the Kole, minus the white tail. The red is brighter than the Kole too

 

[ChimolaFish]

Does the color change as they age?

 

[Dmorty217]

Does the color change as they age?

I doubt it, the one on LA is a large and is red, I attribute some color loss to lacking dietary needs that are only met in the wild. NLS make a red fish formula I believe

 

[Rea17]

Does the color change as they age?

They are bright yellow as small juveniles and grow into their deep red coloration. I have one and they are really a stunning fish, the white tail contrasts the body very nicely. The fish shouldn't become any less colorful with age, unlike something like a chevron.

 

[ChimolaFish]

Awesome, I love the red and white, I figure Ill pick one up then while LA has them in stock.

 

[hogfanreefer]

They have them right now.

 

[ChimolaFish]

I know