what can you tell me about these two tangs?

[Star_Rider]

Powder brown tang and the Tomini tang
any personal experiences?

 

[Reefscape]

well..he is a little reading for you...as it was a broad question to ask, if there is anything specific about these two, shout up some more..You wont find much info on the thompson tang though..

http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/tangs/thompsonstang/

http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/tangs/powderbrowntang/

Niko

 

[5xevy]

I never had either one but I know my Tangs! Anyway, I think you meant this one, and not the Thompson's one?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=334&N=0

My buddy has one of these in his tank along with a Naso, Hippo and Sailfin and they all get along fine. This one doesn't get as large and eats its seaweed like any typical Tang.

The powder brown can be confusing. There is the Acanthurus japonicus and the A. nigricans. They are often confused with each other as people call both of them "Powder Browns." They do look a lot alike.

The Acanthurus japonicus is definitely the hardier of the two whereas the A. nigrican does not do well in captivity in comparison. So if you choose one of these I would make sure it's the Anthurus japonicus.

I'll try to put a couple of pictures up for you to see their striking resemblance (can't find it now for some reason).

This one also doesn't get as large as some other Tangs.

Heading off to look for that picture...

Edit- found a picture of both of them next to each other:

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=263780

It's about halfway down while scrolling. They're both beautiful fish. I'd love to have one.

I keep editing! Anyway, here's an excellent link to further explain the difference of the "powder browns..."

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/GoldRimSs.htm

 

[Star_Rider]

thank you both
I was looking at a Bristletooth Tomini Tang(Ctenocheatus tominiensis) and the (Acanthrus Japonicus) Powder brown tang

I have an opportunity to pick up these and was wondering if I could fit one or both in my 110 x
I have a bunch of algae growing in my tang

 

[Reefscape]

ah, sorry, my mistake, i thought it said tommi tang, as in thompson tang...i shall now go to the corner and put my hands on my head !!!!.....lol

Niko

 

[5xevy]

I have a bunch of algae growing in my tang

Are you sure you want to buy a Tang with algae growing off of it??

Hehe. Yeah, they should both do okay in your 110, especially if you can add them together.

ah, sorry, my mistake, i thought it said tommi tang, as in thompson tang...i shall now go to the corner and put my hands on my head !!!!.....lol

Niko

Hahaha! I get like that before I have my coffee (okay, and sometimes after I've had it).

Edit- glad to see it's a Acanthrus Japonicus that they have!

 

[Star_Rider]

LOL..I picture a tang being chased around by hermit crabs...LOL

I think I may get them..they are pretty small
thanks.

 

[5xevy]

Did you pick either of these up yet??

 

[5xevy]

To the top!

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Germanman]

is the tank mature? i wouldnt start off with a powder brown ever.