Black Tang $$$$$

[ca1ore]

I know fish prices have gone a tad crazy this year, but the black tang is insane. DD has one for $1,750. Used to be black and gem were about the same, in the $700 range. Anyone know why? Scarcity clearly, but why.

 

[JaimeAdams]

They come from the Christmas Isles. The isles are closed due to the current pandemic, so a lot less entering the market.

 

[mattzang]

the real problem is them collecting in the christmas islands and not getting me a declivis

 

[Dcal]

https://reefbeauties.com/collections/tangs/products/black-tang
They have at normal prices if you are looking

 

[lakai]

I never seen a black tang on live aquaria for less than $1299

 

[Tamberav]

LA is pretty expensive for most fish compared to other venders. You can probably get it cheaper elsewhere.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ive seen $800 in Chicago
Supply and demand affects price plus down deep where they are, hard to detect as a black tang

 

[Feet4Fish]

A little better here! Great source for awesome fish too...

https://exoticfishntanks.com/products/black-tang-christmas-island-8