Naso Tang

[Joe-ness]

Just out of curiosity, Is there any difference b/w nasos with White, yellow, or orange spines. i know The blonde vs naso are different. (Ive seen both with yellow and orange, but only the blonde with white) So, why do they have different colored spines, is it a regional trait of where they were collected or is it a maturity thing. OR it could be a totally different thing that i have not thought of. Can anyone put my little mind to rest?
Thanks for the help!
-Joe

 

[cl2ysta1]

i've never seen one with a white spine. I'm guessing it is just a color abnomality.

 

[cl2ysta1]

ok after a moment of searching .It appears that sub adult blondes have a white spine...

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1875&articleid=2037

 

[Joe-ness]

I see that but ive also seen blondes with orange spines too ,and thats not shown on the link. Do the spines darken into orange with age or is it a regional characteristic?

 

[cl2ysta1]

no they have orange spines when they are mature. thats all i've ever seen on them.

 

[Joe-ness]

o0o ok thats clears it up Thank you very much!

 

[petsarenice]

I personally heard that some of the variation has to do with region. I would look into that too.

 

[Joe-ness]

THanks,
i wasnt planning on purchasing one(tank is too small)
but i would like to know, just to broaden my knowledge
i will look into it further
Thank you for the information!