Blue Line Tang

[davelin315]

I picked up a very small blue line tang a couple of weeks ago and it's currently trying to kick some ich and then grow so it can possibly be added to my tank. I am unable to find much information on them and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them? Seems like they're related to the Kole tangs as this was sold under the name "blue eyed tang" despite the fact that it doesn't have the blue eyes and doesn't appear to the be the same as a blue eyed Kole tang (no dots, only stripes on its head). Based on what I've seen online, sounds like they are in the Ctenochaetus genus, but I'm not convinced of that. The body shape and the mouth seem more similar to an Acanthurus tang than a Ctenochaetus. This is the only site I've found that provides information on them but what it provides is very sparse. http://www.azgardens.com/p-1658-blue-line-tang-saltwater-fish.aspx

 

Any help or knowledge would be appreciated. I haven't gotten a good shot of it but will try to later.

[AQUACO]

I picked up a very small blue line tang a couple of weeks ago and it's currently trying to kick some ich and then grow so it can possibly be added to my tank. I am unable to find much information on them and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them? Seems like they're related to the Kole tangs as this was sold under the name "blue eyed tang" despite the fact that it doesn't have the blue eyes and doesn't appear to the be the same as a blue eyed Kole tang (no dots, only stripes on its head). Based on what I've seen online, sounds like they are in the Ctenochaetus genus, but I'm not convinced of that. The body shape and the mouth seem more similar to an Acanthurus tang than a Ctenochaetus. This is the only site I've found that provides information on them but what it provides is very sparse. http://www.azgardens.com/p-1658-blue-line-tang-saltwater-fish.aspx

 

Any help or knowledge would be appreciated. I haven't gotten a good shot of it but will try to later.

 

 

Once upon a time, I came across this fish often... I would always request a "Blue Eyed Kole" and 50% of the time this fish showed up. From what I remember they were moderatly aggressive toward other tangs. As a matter of a fact I have one living a in a large fuge all by him self because he couldnt play well with other,,, Im tagging along to see the classification of this one,,,, Hawaiian, let me do some research....

[AQUACO]

Once upon a time, I came across this fish often... I would always request a "Blue Eyed Kole" and 50% of the time this fish showed up. From what I remember they were moderatly aggressive toward other tangs. As a matter of a fact I have one living a in a large fuge all by him self because he couldnt play well with other,,, Im tagging along to see the classification of this one,,,, Hawaiian, let me do some research....

 

 

Wacca think?

 

http://www.marinelifephotography.com/fishes/surgeonfishes/acanthurus-nigroris.htm

[davelin315]

I think that's it! It has the white tail on occasion that is in some of the pictures and has the definitive lines that across the face. Reaches only 10", interesting, and somewhat aggressive. And it's Acanthurus like I thought. If this little one kicks its issues and grows a bit, it might just fit into my pecking order...

[Coral Hind]

That's a pretty fish Dave!! I hope it recovers, good luck.

[davelin315]

It's doing well so far, I picked it up because I thought it was unusual. The ich it went through is going away (I have it in my tank already so I'm not concerned about getting it clean, just strong enough where it can control it on its own) slowly so I'm feeling like it's doing better. It's a good eater (I believe they were feeding it live brine in the store as that's what it was fed when I asked to see it eat) so I think that's helping.