What Tang is this?

I frequently find that Diver's Den has a beautiful fish on its splash page that isn't there when you go through what's currently available. I'm pretty sure it's because they sell quickly.

What Tang is this?

 

Thats a Chevron Tang. Beutiful fishes! They originate from Hawaii and are in the Bristletooth Tang family like Tominis or Koles.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15 43 335&pcatid=335
Thats just a nice one with blue highlights, ask redgambit for more info on their care.

 

Thanks for the quick ID, K+! I've never seen a Chevron that vibrant is that common?

 

That is a Chevron Tang.

Very cool looking fish, I love them. Never had one though.

 

It is common for them to be vibrant, but do not get too excited LOL...as adults thay will turn less vibrant, and they will be mostly black with dark orange markings Very pretty fish though IMO even when they are adults. It is pictured as a Juvinile.

 

No they are usually more brown with only blue on the fin, more like http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/detailed_image.cfm?pCatId=335 .
BUY IT!;D

 

Cute Juvie Chevron. I love mine.

 

I don't seem them as often anymore, but cool fish.

 

Hawaii is trying to ban all collections of the creatures in their water.... So, If that were to happen, You would see less Chevrons, Achilles, Flame wrasses etc... Hence the raise in all their prices lately.

 

good info everyone, appreciate it! The variety you get with SW is so amazingly cool, but also so amazingly sad on my wallet