Purple Tang w/ White tail ?

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I purchased a Purple Tang with a white tail w/ a hint of yellow on the tip of the tail. I have never seen one like this and was wondering if this happens when they get older. I will post some pics when he gets settled in and not skiddish. Has anyone seen one before with a white tail?
     
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  2. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    I have not...sounds cool. Cantwait to see pics
     
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  3. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    Probably just a color mutation. Sounds cool!
     
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  4. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I will post some pics soon. He is really cool and about 6 - 7 " long
     
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  5. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    See my build thread for photo's if interested.
     
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  6. cement_skis

    cement_skis Sea Dragon

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    that link doesnt work, it just takes me straight to the home page.
     
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  7. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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  8. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    very cool looking.
     
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