Hawaiian Versus Indo Yellow Tang Samething???

lindenfish · Oct 15, 2009

Are these two the samething or is there some color or shape difference? I store I called up to see if they had any yellow tangs for sale, they said they have two versions the hawaiian ones cost more while the indos don't. I have not seen these both up front so I am curious why the hawaiian one cost more. Well besides location that is.
thanks

Acropora Crazy · Oct 15, 2009

lindenfish said:
Are these two the samething or is there some color or shape difference? I store I called up to see if they had any yellow tangs for sale, they said they have two versions the hawaiian ones cost more while the indos don't. I have not seen these both up front so I am curious why the hawaiian one cost more. Well besides location that is.
thanks

The Indo Ones are a different tang, most call them mustard tangs.
I prefer the Haw yellow myself, plus it has been most likely caught humanely.

Azurel · Oct 15, 2009

They have also reduced the numbers that they can collect around Hawaii, which will lead to a higher price.

Reef Pets · Oct 15, 2009

Hawaiian Tangs are typically the vivid yellow color compared to the Indo Tangs that are a not so bright in coral. Myself, I would only have the Hawaiian Tangs, might nicer and typically more healthy.