Can someone identify this tang pls

[MattyH]

It was labeled as just bristle tooth tang when I got him. He hasn’t changed in color at all since I got him. What do yall think?

 

[NautiTang]

Kinda looks like a maculiceps but that is an acanthurus, not a bristletooth.

 

[MattyH]

Kinda looks like a maculiceps but that is an acanthurus, not a bristletooth.

Are you seriousI love this guy, I thought I could keep him long term in my 90 gallon.

 

[NautiTang]

Could be a blue lipped bristletooth. Hard to say though. Do you have a side profile pic?

 

[MattyH]

Could be a blue lipped bristletooth. Hard to say though. Do you have a side profile pic?

I have this feeding video I think this shows him quite well. He’s shown better towards the end!
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[Zionas]

Definitely a Ctenochaetus (Bristletooth) and not a Chevron or Striatus which get significantly larger. I think you’ll be fine with it in a 90.

I’m seeing it’s likely a Cyanocheilus or a smaller Binotatus but I’m not the expert.

 

[MattyH]

Definitely a Ctenochaetus (Bristletooth) and not a Chevron or Striatus which get significantly larger. I think you’ll be fine with it in a 90.

I’m seeing it’s likely a Cyanocheilus or a smaller Binotatus but I’m not the expert.

Thank you so much!

 

[Zionas]

@MattyH You’re welcome! Enjoy your fish.

 

[NautiTang]

After seeing the video, I would have to agree - blue lipped bristletooth (Ctenochaetus Cyanocheilus).

Get some good food and plenty of swimming space and rock work, for hiding, and I believe the colors will intensify as it gets comfortable and well nourished.