Which Tang ?

[BioMechanical]

* Spotted Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus truncatus)
* Bristletooth Tomini Tang (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)
* Kole Yellow Eye Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)

I am still trying to figure out what tang to get for my 90 Gallon. I know my options are limited but I am curious out of the 3 tangs that stay small, which one seems to be the "best".

Still getting started I have:

* Lyretail Hogfish
* Lawnmower Blenny
* Chromis (3)

... That's it for now. Looking for ideas

 

[nicfo25]

Kole Yellow Eye Tang

 

[Phsycodelic81]

I second the kole tang

 

[allsps40]

3rd the yellow eye, great cleaners and always active.

 

[rad1687]

I too am stocking my 90, and cannot wait to at a kole!

 

[RotaryGeek]

Yeah I would go with the yellow eye kole tang.

 

[aandfsoccr04]

kole

 

[JMartin104]

I had to choose between the Kole and Yellow. In your case, I'd go with the Kole.

 

[Fishdisease]

Check the avatar...Kole Tang all the way!

 

[pugbreath13]

One more for the Kole.

 

[jcw]

I think the bristletooth and spotted bristletooth are very attractive fish.

I worry though that their colors become more muted as they age.

I ended up with a chocolate tang (adult lemonpeel mimic tang, acanthurus pyoferus).

He's in QT for now and doing well. (a DD purchase)

 

[R33f3r]

Kole, but if you could afford a juvi chevron that would be exquisite

 

[davocean]

I think the kole is prettier, and a great grazer.

 

[Pallobi]

yellow eye kole tang gets my vote

GL!

 

[drukkosz]

how about Mimic Lemon Peel Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus) ??

 

[barney1215]

I have a tomini tang and chocolate tang in my 185. Both jave great color and clean some rocks.

 

[Lynnmw1208]

Yellow eye kole gets my vote too! I am going to get one for my tank eventually. I just LOVE their personalities. Funny little guys.

 

[BioMechanical]

Woah, thanks for the response everyone. I posted the question before bed and I am just getting caught up... Thanks for the feedback, looks like I might be ordering a Kole Tang!

 

[BioMechanical]

Next question. With the few fish that I have now, when do I add the tang? I saw some posts stating possible aggressive behavior.

Also what are some great ideas for additional fish? The tank is almost an open canvas for livestock. I do have some zoas and other softy frags so coral eating fish is out of the picture. Trying to go for compatibility and colors. I just want a bad tank ...