zygote2k June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 Sam is trying to convince me that he has a Black/Scopus Hybrid Tang. I say he doesn't have enough evidence to support the claim. I agree that there are hybrids of these 2 species but I also believe that there are 'blacker' variants of regular Scopus Tangs and 'lighter' variants of the Black Tangs and without a DNA test, it would be hard to prove exactly what kind of fish he has. What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 Personally, I know nothing of the fish,but I know Sam is a stand up guy... However, my thoughts on hybrids are that like lots of other things in this hobby, people are always trying to find an edge in marketing. Deepwater, hybrid, rainbow even terms like Ultra get thrown around way to much in this hobby. Between photo-shopped pics and misleading titles I would be hesitant to pay more for something without proof. Much like pure breed dogs, without documentation theyre just another dog. So without scientific proof, I would always be skeptical. Again, my feelings have nothing to do with Sam, as I find him to be very knowledgable and a very good guy. Whats the linage of the fish.? How bout info and a pic..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 my thoughts on hybrids are that like lots of other things in this hobby, people are always trying to find an edge in marketing. Deepwater, hybrid, rainbow even terms like Ultra get thrown around way to much in this hobby. Between photo-shopped pics and misleading titles I would be hesitant to pay more for something without proof. Much like pure breed dogs, without documentation they're just another dog. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 The proof normally is the longer and sometimes a slightly more down pointed nose. It must be a common hybrid because they show up often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k June 24, 2013 Author Share June 24, 2013 I don't see how characteristics can be held as proof. things have been misclassified for hundreds of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocko918 June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 I Have a hybrid Gem tang / Scopus Tang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 I Have a hybrid Gem tang / Scopus Tang. Your tang has some black tang in it too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocko918 June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 Your tang has some black tang in it too... yea, nose like a black tang, gems like a gem tang and tail like a scopus. He's for sale too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 I don't see how characteristics can be held as proof. things have been misclassified for hundreds of years. The only other viable option you already provided, which would be a DNA test? The question mark is there because would that actually tell you what kind of Tang it is? I'm working on my Biology skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef June 24, 2013 Share June 24, 2013 yea, nose like a black tang, gems like a gem tang and tail like a scopus. He's for sale too! Pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocko918 June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 Pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 Beautiful!!!!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybv June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 I have had these fish many times, they are pretty common and much less expensive then a regular black tang. They come from the same waters as the black tang, and quite honestly I have had them and seen them with several different characteristics mentioned above. So answering your question, you need to know your source and need to know that the source knows what they are talking about. Many of the divers in the islands have no idea what they are catching, and many of the wholesalers in LA are just as clueless . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 I have had these fish many times, they are pretty common and much less expensive then a regular black tang. They come from the same waters as the black tang, and quite honestly I have had them and seen them with several different characteristics mentioned above. So answering your question, you need to know your source and need to know that the source knows what they are talking about. Many of the divers in the islands have no idea what they are catching, and many of the wholesalers in LA are just as clueless . I think this is very well put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 Bob, that's an awesome looking fish that you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybv June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 yea Bob where ever did you get that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 yea Bob where ever did you get that? As a former tank-of-the-month winner, Bob revealed in this post that buys all of his fish at BRK! How's that, Johnny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocko918 June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 As a former tank-of-the-month winner, Bob revealed in this post that buys all of his fish at BRK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf June 25, 2013 Share June 25, 2013 They all look pretty sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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