new y.tang

the white stripe is on both sides. i read that it appears brighter when the fish are stressed or sleeping. this photo was taken about 5 mins after it was in the tank so i guess it was stressed a bit. it still has has the stripes but they are faded. is this ok?
the fish seems very healthy. it ate as soon as i put it in the tank. it eats a lot. it is very very active. swims in and out of rock work constantly. very nice to watch.;D. pic is kinda bad b/c it was taken with camera phone.

 

I hate yellow tangs been trying to catch the one I have. I will admit they are very smart fish.

 

yeah they are. i really like them though. y do u hate them?

 

Always picking at my clams and I love clams more than tangs.

 

oh, i thought they were reef safe though.
i have a FOWLR anyway.

 

kss2801
yes its normal for the lateral line area to have a pronounced white stripe
they can be like this when lights go out
they can get this when stressed - such as 1st few days in new tank

Steve

 

thanks. it was kinda worrying me.
does it completely go away or just get very faded?

 

I tends to dissapear during day time when fish is accustomed and happy in its enviroment
but still comes back after lights out as part of its nocturnal colouration fade

Steve

 

ok thanks

 

I have 3 yellow and a black and none go after my clams! never seen this ever. are you feeding them enough?