Red Sea Sailfin Tang

[dorky]

hey i just brought this cool sailfin today. it look different from any other sailfin and learn something new about this Red Sea. I want to know if this the real deal or not i got em for 60 bucks. sorry for the quality of the photo im currently using iPhone 4s

 

[Empty Bottles]

looks like a desjardni to me. They are different than a standard sailfin

 

[dorky]

what the difference between desjardni and red sea?

 

[Empty Bottles]

To my knowledge nothing. They are different than regular sailfins though. Red Sea( zebrasoma desjardni) have a pattern to them as well as stripes. That's about all I know about the differences, but I'm sure someone else here can give you a more in depth answer.

 

[MrTuskfish]

I'm really not very familiar with these tangs. But, I doubt you could buy any Red Sea tang for $60. All Red Sea Fish are quite pricey, and may not be available at all if things in the Middle East get any worse.

 

[orangegoby]

not sure i can do this, looks like this one.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+43+378&pcatid=378

 

[Curious George]

I looked at your pics and you definitely have a Desjardini and they are from the Red Sea. $60 is about right as far as price. It's a great fish. Very long lived. They get REAL BIG. I had one for 7 years in a 75. I know, I know, it was a bad idea. He maxxed out at around 6 inches until I lost him to an ich outbreak from adding another fish. DUMB!

I had him in with other Red Sea Fish- Asfur Angel. The Desj developed HLLE. I think the size of the tank contributed to it unfortunately. Looking back, I would have had to have him in a MINIMUM of a 6 foot tank to see him through his entire life and growth. I believe they should see atleast 15 years. They are VERY smart and good eaters. Got along fine and not overly aggressive. I like the color pattern of the Desj over the Atlantic. They look like they have a striped clown suit on and develop these really cool large dots on their underbelly that are very attractive. Expect him to grow to 12".

 

[dorky]

wow Curious George im feeling educated thanks for the clear explanation and did not expect it to be that large wow