Help w/ fish ID, please?

nursebran · Aug 22, 2021

I fell in love with this fish ... @ LFS/Petco...
they are clueless and it’s not for sell. But, I don’t (actually) buy my marine fish/reef life (coral) from there, just supplies. I think it’s a type of dwarf angel, possibly a tang (quite small.) Any ideas or info to distinguish it from others. I would like to get 1, but I can’t order any tang/dwarf angel and it be this kind... if you know what I mean... they would ask type and I have no idea. Any help is appreciated

MaxTremors · Aug 22, 2021

Pretty sure it’s a mimic tang.

Bouncingsoul39 · Aug 22, 2021

It’s a juvenile phase one of these:
https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/1510/?pcatid=1510

The one pictured in the website is an adult color phase one.

MaxTremors · Aug 22, 2021

Bouncingsoul39 said:
It’s a juvenile phase one of these:
https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/1510/?pcatid=1510

The one pictured in the website is an adult color phase one.

Don’t juvenile lieutenant tangs have a black spot behind their gills? I could be wrong. It could be any number of juvenile Acanthurus species, a lot of them look really similar as juveniles.

Bouncingsoul39 · Aug 22, 2021

I was going off the color around the tail knife. it could also be a Lavender Tang.

nursebran · Aug 22, 2021

Thank you! Wow, I think I could choose the wrong one, and be happy. I have a yellow tang, and I know you aren’t supposed to get fish that look like it. So, this should be fine, right?
It’s 125 gal. I have more coral than fish. All peaceful. Clowns, 1 Chromis, 1 yellow tang. I thought this one looked so unique. It was white/cream, with lavender and a little hue of yellow. It made me think of sunset colors. I add fish really slow. I’m not sure why... other than, I’m trying to be careful with my space. Thank you (both,) for your help.

Tcook · Aug 22, 2021

It's going to get big. Question is, how fast.

nursebran · Aug 22, 2021

I just saw that... ughh. Well, I’ve been wanting a 200 gallon, maybe this will be my excuse. Lol
I thought 125 was big enough (to get what I want) and, it’s not. If I keep on, my house is going to look like a pet store. I always said, my next tank would be a predator tank. I’m going to keep researching and think on it. To be sure. I’d rather know, sooner than later. Thanks

nursebran · Aug 23, 2021

I appreciate all the help. I’ve made my decision. It’s beautiful but, I think the best thing to do, right now.... Is ... not getting it. I really have a full plate. Between work and lots of coral babies to care for, (after researching) I’m not going to get it. Anyone, who has one... wow... so unique and beautiful. Definitely jealous. I must say... I appreciate the help (on here) and researching before buying... even if it’s disappointing. Thankful Rather now, than later. Thanks again!