Tang ID

[Aquarick]

Hi folks,

I could use help with an ID for this tang. It wasn't labeled at the LFS. At first I thought it looked like a Blochii tang, but the white spines threw me for a loop. It doesn't resemble a juvenile Dussumieri tang, but perhaps I'm wrong.

Sorry for the bad pic, best I could do.

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[Tangnerd]

I would say its an acanthurus tristis

 

[degibson84]

I would say its an acanthurus tristis

dont think it is tristis
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+43+1758&pcatid=1758

 

[Tangnerd]

Oh oops I was thinking of a different tang. (Acanthurus pyroferus) as an adult, sorry for the mix up.

 

[Rea17]

Looks like Acanthurus leucocheilus.

 

[Fishfirst]

Looks like Acanthurus leucocheilus.

+1
100% awesome tang, but get very large.

 

[nly04]

check out epaulette tang from the Maldives.

 

[Aquarick]

Looks like Acanthurus leucocheilus.

+1
100% awesome tang, but get very large.

Yes thanks!, I think this is A.leucoheilus. Debating on pulling the trigger on this guy. Seems they get aggressive as they get older. But for $40, it may be worth it.