Purple Tang Question

[Shabalaba]

Hi all,
I have been wanting to buy a purple tang for some time now, and i was wondering what you guys think is a fair price for a small specimen around 3 inches. It seems to be an absolutely captivating fish and I know ill get it at some point, but I'd rather not empty my wallet completely

 

[Crabs McJones]

Hi all,
I have been wanting to buy a purple tang for some time now, and i was wondering what you guys think is a fair price for a small specimen around 3 inches. It seems to be an absolutely captivating fish and I know ill get it at some point, but I'd rather not empty my wallet completely

From a retailer, you can expect anywhere from $130-$160, but if you cruise the forum, there may be another user looking to rehome one. Good Luck!

 

[SourAngelfish]

I usually see them at about $100-$150, I’ve never personally bought one myself.

 

[Mandee]

I just got one from NY Aquatic for 50 dollars great fish and price

 

[njtiger aquariums]

fair price is always base on what your willing to spend. Now most fish have comparable prices unlike corals that jump up and down. Personally if you want a fish and is willing to pay the price then its a fair price. Just have an idea of much you are willing to pay and try to find it in that range. I know when I setup my 36g tank I wanted a bubble tip nem. I had a price in mind that I wanted to pay for it and I went to 4 different LFS and none had one in that range. I then went to RAP-NY and went to 5 different booths until I found one in the price range I was willing to pay

 

[Wildcats1023]

Www.Nyaquatic.com has them best price I've seen online. I've heard good things about them but I've never ordered personally from them.

 

[FishLipz]

Average I would say $100-$125.

 

[SourAngelfish]

It also depends on the condition of the fish, like if it were to have ripped fins it will usually have $30 knocked off the price, or if the fish color is dull.