Opinions on Kole tangs

[Toledofishguy]

Looking to get a yellow-eyed Kole tang next month. Can any offer me their experiences & opinions on this species?

 

[petoonia]

I have one, it was a great addition to the tank. It's very active, always grazing on the live rock, and it eats like a pig. I would definitely recomend a Kole Tang.

Im assuming its for your 120G, I have mine in a 75G. I would eventullay like to upgrade I think it would enjoy more swimming space.

 

[thor32766]

This is probably one of the most underrated fish in the hobby. Great fish, hardy, active and great colors ecspecially in person. get one!

 

[A sea K]

All good here with one exception, My Kole absolutely hates my LMB!!! I know they are food competitors but they are so dissimilar I never thought there would be a problem, I thought wrong.

 

[snommisbor]

They are so much better looking in person. Mine is buddies with everyone. Swims with Foxface, Bluejaw Trigger, probably my favorite fish.

 

[prugs]

Have you looked into a blue eyed kole tang?

 

[Dakota Reef]

Mine chases my Blenny too. And even thats very briefly. I think the bristle tooth tangs do a great job. My Purple Tang and Naso are pretty to look at but the only algae I see them graze anymore is from the nori clip. The Kole is always working over the rocks, substrate and glass.

 

[yiliyang]

When I bought my saltwater setup last year, the yellow eyed kole died 3 days after the move when all the other fishes made it. I am not sure how hardy they are. I wish mine had lived. Good luck with yours.

 

[Toledofishguy]

Thanks. I have had several people tell me they are more attractive in person. I cant wait to get it ordered and into QT.

 

[handapanda]

prugs - do you have the scientific name of the blue eye kole tang? I'd like to know more about them.

 

[Tate]

They truly are wonderful and look awesome in person. Pics on the net you'll find don't do them justice. They are also constantly grazing - like an aquarium mountain goat or something.

 

[Blazer88]

The blue-eyed Kole, or Ctenochaetus binotatus, is also called the Two-Spot Tang. Great fish though, I think them better than a Kole since they are much less common. Here's a pic of mine:

 

[1swtlx]

Highly recommend a Kole. Great activity, constant grazer and overall non-aggressive. or at least my kole is not aggressive anyway....

 

[Doug]

I have had two Kole tangs over the years and they were both great fish. Very peaceful fish.

 

[jnb]

love my kole - he briefly darts towards the black blenny many times a day - I think the blenny considers it a game - chomps algae all day - sort of comical

 

[fermaster]

Mine nips my T. derasa and montipora digitata despite heavy feeding. I couldn't believe it until I saw it.

 

[jmccown]

Agreed, they are very colorful and active. Look much better in person. Pics just do not do this fish justice. I just added one last week.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

All Bristletooth Tangs are underrated, IMO.
Most of them don't like Lawnmower Blennies because they're competitors for the same foods.
Make sure to check out the Tomini "Flame Fin" Bristletooth Tang.

 

[RightWinger210]

Kole Tangs are peaceful, small, and fairly hardy, along with a big appetite, IMO, they have fantastic colors and patterns, too. Also one of the smaller tangs requiring minimum 75 gals, which is basically the smallest tank if you want tangs. Def. a great buy if you want it

 

[Toledofishguy]

Well, I pulled the trigger this weekend and grabbed a 3 inch Kole tang. It is an awesome fish. Zooming around my QT tank.