Tang Identification

[assassinco97]

http://www.liveaboard-thailand.com/P...geon_Fish.html

Could anyone identify the tang that is pictured in the link above....I am pretty sure I have scored one of these tangs for $22 bucks as a juv. that has colors similar to this.....when I get a chance I'll post a pic of the unidentified juv. but for now and identity on this one should help....

Thanks
Ed

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[assassinco97]

Can no one identify this.....wow I couldnt find anything either

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[brianlena2000]

Based on that pic, Acanthurus dussumieri. They get very big (8ft tank minimum) and that pic shows their adult coloration.

[assassinco97]

thanks does this have a common name or am I going to have to bust out acanthurus dussumieri every time someone asks hehe also I know I'm going to have to go big with the tank hehe I plan to build a house around it (the tank that is) also would you happen to know of where i could find a pic of the juv. coloration to make sure thats what I have.

Ed

[brianlena2000]

Eyestripe surgeonfish is another name for it. Most of the pictures on the internet are of adults. The juvenile coloration/markings are much different though (nowhere near as colorful).

Here are some more pics though:

http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.p...rus_dussumieri