Tang ID *One year later

[Zoaelite]

Thanks for all of the suggestions, I have only had him for about 3 months now but man does the fish have personality, that and I have noticed that his colors are subtly changing. None of the photos provided are bang on, then again he's eating/ growing like a little pig so I will post some more photos in a month or so. Myka have any pictures of your Kole tang?
Levi

[Stones]

As far as I can tell, I believe you have a Acanthurus auranticavus, better known as the orange socket surgeonfish. Hope you have a big tank as this little guy tops out at over a foot long at maturity.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Agree with Stones.

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by Stones

As far as I can tell, I believe you have a Acanthurus auranticavus, better known as the orange socket surgeonfish. Hope you have a big tank as this little guy tops out at over a foot long at maturity.

Yea, that picture looks bang on to the OP's pic... Nice tang!

[Zoaelite]

Wow thanks guys, can always rely on Canreefers for a fast acurate ID! He's currently in my 65 Display/ Frag and like I said growing like a pig. Once he gets a little larger he has a giant display tank at the LFS waiting for him.
Levi

[Leah]

Nice fishy!

[michika]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

Wow thanks guys, can always rely on Canreefers for a fast acurate ID! He's currently in my 65 Display/ Frag and like I said growing like a pig. Once he gets a little larger he has a giant display tank at the LFS waiting for him.
Levi

You could also send him to my new tank when its up and running too!

[Leah]

I know it is a long shot but check out Bariene Tang. I just googled it as Fragalot has two for sale and I keep going back to your picture. Interesting anyways!

[DJ_drew]

its tail ring tang i actually have the same fish in my 300 and they grow like crazy mine eats like non stop and helps with detritus!
gorgeous fish wait till he gets scared and shows his true colors!
lol