which is the smallest Tang?

[john,jr]

Which

is the smallest at adult stage in life?

 

[whitey]

Probably a Tomini Tang, or a Kole.

 

[m0nk]

Kole and yellow are pretty much tied at about 7-8 inches long.

 

[briand7878]

I have had my tomini for over a year that has not grown over 4 inches. The picture of it on this site from the sale section is my fish if you want an idea.

 

[mcbdz]

From "MARINE FISHES" BY SCOTT W. MICHEAL:
Kole's Tang-7.1in.
Yellow Tang-7.9in
Scopas Tang-7.9in.

Next would be
Whitecheek Surgeonfish-8.3
Powder Brown Surgeonfish-8.3

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by BRIAND7878
http:///forum/post/2500107
I have had my tomini for over a year that has not grown over 4 inches. The picture of it on this site from the sale section is my fish if you want an idea.
agreed their max size is 5.5 inches

 

[nereef]

Ctenochaetus flavicauda has a max size in the ocean of 11.8 cm. that is about 4 1/2".

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by NEreef
http:///forum/post/2500877
Ctenochaetus flavicauda has a max size in the ocean of 11.8 cm. that is about 4 1/2".
You are absolutely right about the size but I have never seen then for sale at the retail level.

 

[nereef]

i haven't seen one offered through my supplier since i've been around either. it is the smallest tang that i could find though. for the record, kole tangs are smaller than tomini tangs.