Small Chevron Tang (1 Viewer)

[jamesw]

During certain times of year, certain species of fish settle out from larvae and all the sudden there are a BUNCH of juveniles around. This is easy to see if you've ever been diving or snorkeling in Hawaii.

I ordered a Chevron Tang from T&T and they were able to get me a really small and really colorful juvenile - so I think the settlement must be right about now.

Here's a pic:

It's kind of blurry since he's a pretty quick fish! It's about 2" long.

Cheers
James

 

[texcoonazz]

I was in LFS last week and they had a TON of Yellow tangs babies. May have been 2 inches at most.

 

[RR-MAN]

Nice picture...one of my favorite fish. I almost bought a small one from fish land last week...but decided not to. I'm trying to stay away from all type of tangs this time around.

 

[jamesw]

Yeah, I remember that about the yellow tangs now that you mention it. I think there are small achilles coming in from HI as well.

I think the bristle-toothed tangs just can't be beat. They are great aglae eaters since they aren't "pickers" like the zebrasomas. They are also caprophageous (sp??) meaning they uh.... eat poo...

Cheers
James

 

[Llama]

Jealous!!!

I've wanted a Chevron tang since the first time I saw one. I wonder if it's too late for me since I already added the scopus?

Mind if I ask how much you got it for?

 

[jamesw]

Llama:

It was >$100! I remember back when I was in the hobby before they were around $80.

I think one zebrasoma and one Ctenochaetus wouldn't be too much for a 90g provided that's all you have and they are small.

Cheers
James

 

[HongT713]

thats a sweet tang james how all those wrasses doing?

 

[jamesw]

Hi and thanks! I acclimated all the guys and added them last night. The mystery wrasse headed for the rock like a bullet! The lights were still off this morning but I could see one McCosker's sleeping happily

Don't worry, I"ll send you pix of your babies when they're out

Cheers
James

 

[HongT713]

heh nicee glad to see them doing well