Black Tang (zebrasoma Rostratum) experience - Aquarium Advice

myerst22 · 03-19-2008, 01:07 AM

Who has one now, or has had one? Tell me all about them. i have yet to see a good picture of one. Thanks Tim

austinsdad · 03-19-2008, 09:09 AM

Plenty of pics out there. Check Marine Depot. They're kind ugly IMO. Or maybe since the price starts at nearly $400 for small ones, I'm just biased against them. But when they get larger, the black isn't really a nice solid color. Get grey areas that, quite frankly look like age.

Nose is way too long as they get older too. At least for my taste.

ccCapt · 03-19-2008, 09:10 AM

All I can tell you is they cost alot $$$$$$$$$$$. Like $600

Black Tang

myerst22 · 03-19-2008, 11:58 AM

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To me they are beautiful because they are rare. Yes I admit I'm one of those people who likes fish because they are rare. I probably have one of the ugliest fish but I think it is one of the most beautiful fish. Well I have a Black Tang coming today from Hawaii but I'm concerned b/c the weather is rfeally bad. I'll let you know how it works out. Wish me luck! Tim

**melosu58** · 03-19-2008, 04:34 PM

Good luck. Do you have a pretty stable and mature tank.

myerst22 · 03-19-2008, 05:37 PM

Finally after Fedex being 4 hours late my black has showed up. This fish looks amazing, well at least from what I can see right now while being acclimated. My diver/dealer friend from Hawaii packed this beauty in 7 gallons of water!!! Thats a 56+lbs for this fish on its trip. Fish looks great and active. Water temp was 77F. He's being acclimated as we speak. The fish looks well over 7". Can't wait to see him swimming in the tank. The tank is well established and it will be the largest fish by well over 2 1/2". I'll post pics later. Regards, Tim

03-19-2008, 01:07 AM	#1
myerst22 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sag Harbor, NY Posts: 52	Black Tang (zebrasoma Rostratum) experience Who has one now, or has had one? Tell me all about them. i have yet to see a good picture of one. Thanks Tim

03-19-2008, 09:09 AM	#2
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 4,211 Images: 12	Plenty of pics out there. Check Marine Depot. They're kind ugly IMO. Or maybe since the price starts at nearly $400 for small ones, I'm just biased against them. But when they get larger, the black isn't really a nice solid color. Get grey areas that, quite frankly look like age. Nose is way too long as they get older too. At least for my taste. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

03-19-2008, 09:10 AM	#3
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,875 Images: 3	All I can tell you is they cost alot $$$$$$$$$$$. Like $600 Black Tang __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

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03-19-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
myerst22 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sag Harbor, NY Posts: 52	I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To me they are beautiful because they are rare. Yes I admit I'm one of those people who likes fish because they are rare. I probably have one of the ugliest fish but I think it is one of the most beautiful fish. Well I have a Black Tang coming today from Hawaii but I'm concerned b/c the weather is rfeally bad. I'll let you know how it works out. Wish me luck! Tim

03-19-2008, 05:37 PM	#6
myerst22 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sag Harbor, NY Posts: 52	Finally after Fedex being 4 hours late my black has showed up. This fish looks amazing, well at least from what I can see right now while being acclimated. My diver/dealer friend from Hawaii packed this beauty in 7 gallons of water!!! Thats a 56+lbs for this fish on its trip. Fish looks great and active. Water temp was 77F. He's being acclimated as we speak. The fish looks well over 7". Can't wait to see him swimming in the tank. The tank is well established and it will be the largest fish by well over 2 1/2". I'll post pics later. Regards, Tim