Need help deciding on kole or tomini tang

[Megatrev62]

Looking for input on these tangs from those that have them. I will be getting one of the two for my 75 gallon.
Really like both but is there a clear winner here and why? Thanks

 

[SDguy]

Koles stay a tad smaller, so I'd go with that one. Both very pretty... the brown on the kole is nicer, IMO, but the orange fins and white tail on the tomini are beautiful too.

 

[Surf&turf]

They are both from the same family, will do the same thing, eat detritus and problem algae.
Really depends on the color you like.

 

[Megatrev62]

Thanks. LFS told me that koles don't ship well? Is one more hardy than he other? ty

 

[jbonez]

i have a blue eyeed kole in my 75gl i love that dude he pick at the rock at powerheads all day for algea he eats non stop love him.....

 

[SDguy]

Thanks. LFS told me that koles don't ship well? Is one more hardy than he other? ty

I actually think the opposite... tominis tend to look worse at LFS than koles...

 

[Surf&turf]

They are both "Koles" I have a one spot bristletooth. Seems to be a very hardy fish.
Don't see why they would be any different from any other fish to ship.

 

[ReeferBill]

Kole Tang Hands Down!

Kole Tang Hands Down!

I have had Kole or Yellow Eye tangs but not a Tomini . I also had a red Tail that looked just like a Kole without the yellow eye. The Kole's have the best temperment and never stopped grazing on algea. Kole Tang everytime!:beer:

 

[dzfish17]

+1 on the kole tang. The tomini doesnt do anything for me.

 

[Megatrev62]

Thanks to all. Kole it shall be. Like the look of that yellow eye!!!