Yellow belly blue tang

[a_fender69]

Does any one have or know about a yellow belly blue tang/ regal/ hippo tang. They have the same scientific name, but there is a huge color variation. Thanks in advance.

 

[bdhough]

Probably a difference of seas. As far as which one is where i don't know. I'm fairly confident that hawaiian shipments do not have that coloration. Maybe a red sea variant.....Try going that route. Thats usually what distinguishes color. Case in point Sailfin Tangs....

 

[blueface]

I've seen them on other sites for sale ocassionally. They are suppose to come from Africa. I've never seen one in person though. Cool looking fish!!!

 

[grouperhead]

skilos1 has a gorgeous yellow-belly blue tang.

 

[cincyreefer]

I've heard many different theories as to why some blue tangs have been found with the yellow belly, but the predominant opinion seems to be rare ones from Africa.