Yellow tang price increase

[Buckster]

I wasn't going to get a yellow tang but my wife said that she would like to watch it as we sit in the living room. I bought it for $60 in late summer. I shake my head that it's now worth a substantial inflated price!

 

[fade2black]

My LFS yesterday. Unbelievable

 

[onewooten]

I remember not too long ago, these yellow tangs were selling for 20-30 dollars all day long. Dang...I am starting to sound like my parents!!!

 

[RedReefer]

How much are the Chevron Tangs now?

 

[jaxteller007]

I still have to wonder . . . . .
Did prices go up at the wholesaler level or is it at the retailer level ??

My guy showed me his wholesale prices.... it definitely went up.

 

[vhoang2]

My lfs brought in hundreds a couple weeks ago and they are selling them between $150 to $350 depending on the size.

Your location if you don’t mind?

 

[JakeAndAmanda]

Saw a purple tang at petco for $80 two weeks later it’s $200

 

[Chavitaesw13]

Hello fish friends,

I know there were a couple dozen posts regarding the Hawaii ban. This is another one.

I just came back from my LFS and discovered they listed two new yellow tangs.. at $400/each.

Apparently the owner said to keep a small stock available but at market price of $400. Why? Because fish people are impatient

I am lucky that I bought their last rescue tang 4 weeks ago at only $70. He was a rescue because no one wanted him with a blind eye.

Just curious what other price hikes have people seen lately. Please share! Thank you

My local fish store in SoCal had one that I bought a hr ago for 120

 

[jaganshi066]

Hello fish friends,

I know there were a couple dozen posts regarding the Hawaii ban. This is another one.

I just came back from my LFS and discovered they listed two new yellow tangs.. at $400/each.

Apparently the owner said to keep a small stock available but at market price of $400. Why? Because fish people are impatient

I am lucky that I bought their last rescue tang 4 weeks ago at only $70. He was a rescue because no one wanted him with a blind eye.

Just curious what other price hikes have people seen lately. Please share! Thank you

I got a 5-6inch one for free!

 

[jaganshi066]

Got an alert for a yellow eye kole tang in stock at LA. Was 109.00, missed out. Now 350.00

I know a few stores in la and oc where the kole tangs are around $80-$90

 

[Rmckoy]

Just saw one today .
Some of the stores here just opened after a 2 month lockdown .

the one that’s open has 1 yellow tang and asking $299 cad

 

[GSnake]

My lfs yesterday and My thumb for reference . Nickel sized cuties. 220 cad. Is it a lot...