Help ID/Am I correct?

[jbullock]

I hate to do it but here's a "Help me figure out what I purchased" thread. Does anyone have any ideas on what this could be? I'm hoping its a Vlamingi Tang.
Any help would be appreciated.
J.

 

[sebae09]

how much did you pay? Valmangi tangs cost alot. but it is definately a tang

 

[fishieness]

it looks like oen to me. so i would say yes....
but it looks tiny! lol

 

[dogstar]

I agree, its a juvie Naso vlamingii. They can grow to 2 feet long.

 

[tangs123]

dont know, but is definately a tang of some sort

 

[jbullock]

I paid $24. The shop that I purchased it from said it came as an extra and he wasn't sure. So he sold it as an unknown tang. I didn't try to cheat him or get a good deal, but I had a feeling like it was a vlamingi.
He's currently in a 150 gallon tank, and the odd thing is I recently purchased a Naso Tang, same size (approx. 2.5-3 inches) whom wasn't eating very well. The tank is full of caulerpa, several species. As soon as the Vlamingi was added the Naso started eating, and is currently pigging out.
I've read that the Vlamingi tend to be pretty mellow towards other tangs, has anyone had any personal experience with them? I know they get pretty big (but from what I've read about their personality as well as their looks, it's worth it) and honestly he's going to be a great excuse to get a bigger tank soon.
J.

 

[jbullock]

Here's two more pictures. I'm pretty excited to have this guy.
J.

 

[seannmelly]

Originally Posted by JBullock
Here's two more pictures. I'm pretty excited to have this guy.
J.
cute little tang! we have a vlamingi in a display tank at work that went from 2-3" to 6" in 6 months if that. He has such personality, and he knows who feeds him!! customers that want to look at him, and he runs and hides, but when i go up to the tank, he comes right up to the glass!