Juvenile black tang

[choboreef]

From what I've seen, they seem to be more expensive in smaller sizes, compared to larger sizes. 400+ For 1"+ is definitely a steal. Very rare to find something that size at our LFS.

 

[DrBegalke]

Choboreef,
I agree, juveniles (as well as large show size fish) seem to command a premium.

 

[cdunson82]

Very beautiful fish.

 

[flameangel88]

DrBegalke,

Any update on your juv black tang? I want to know what their growth rate is like and pics would be great. Thanks.

 

[DrBegalke]

He (she?) has grown very quickly. I'll try and get a pic tonight and post.

 

[flameangel88]

Thanks for the reply and glad to hear its growing fast. I received a 1.5" black/scopas tang hybrid last Friday that I plan to pair down the road with the 3.25" I got last September.

Looking forward to your pictures.

 

[DrBegalke]

I couldn't get a pic that conveyed a sense of size...

I did take a short video though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5uOcdNpo9U

The firefish at about 35 seconds are full grown.

 

[flameangel88]

Beautiful tang and tank you have there. Thanks for posting the update video.

 

[DrBegalke]

Thank you! Any pics of your hybrid tang?

 

[flameangel88]

The little one is still in the acclimation box and probably be ready to come out this weekend. Its very difficult to get a good pic in the box so I will work on getting some better one this weekend. She is slightly smaller than the suction cup on the acclimation box.

short video clip
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[DrBegalke]

Nice looking fish! She'll grow fast I'm sure.

I was a little worried about mine being so small, in with larger angels and tangs... but she definitely held her own.

 

[rpjaws74]

wow stunning fish!!Im jealous

 

[TheFishTeen]

Your tang looks happy and beautiful in your tank. Very nice fish!

 

[flameangel88]

The little one came out of acclimation box and here's a better picture.

 

[CeeGee]

The tang is sweet but I really dig that angel.

 

[flameangel88]

After getting tail whipped the first day she has settled in nicely. She swims around the entire tank but the flow may be a bit too strong for her where the powerhead aims toward.

 

[geaux xman]

black tangs must be in season. DD has a couple(just sold 1 i think) and my LFS has a big show size one.

 

[flameangel88]

Not sure about "in season" but I've been see seeing a steady supply from PIA. Late last Fall was the best price I've seen and price have been steadily gone up. A reefer in Cali is selling a 4 or 4.5" one $350 but for local pick up. If I local I would have pick that one up.

 

[geaux xman]

NYAquatics has one too.

I would certainly pick up a 4" one for $350. Not $6-700+.

 

[DrBegalke]

The tang is sweet but I really dig that angel.

Thanks, the goldflake has been a popular addition.