What type of tang?

I purchased my tang and was told it was an Atlantic Blue Tang or an Atlantic Surgeon.

I've got a 125 so tank size wasn't an issue and the LFS employee recommended it for a really tough algae I have. Well it hasn't eaten the algae but is a really fun fish. It's a bit pushy especially during feeding time.

If anyone knows the exact species that would be cool.

 

The algae in the background is the stuff I'm talking about. I've got an urchin that is slowly munching it.

 

That is some algae!

 

it looks like one to me...not 100 percent however....if it is good luck i saw one while snorkeling down Turks which was about 15 or 16 in long...they get beast!

 

16 inches is going to be a bit big.

The algae grows really slowly so hopefully the urchin can get a hang on it. If not I'll order a few chitons and a couple more urchins

 

thats coralline algae in the back. i've never heard of a fish that eats coralline. so guess the LFS lied or didnt know what they were talking about? as usual : cool addition though i love that bit of blue at the bottom of his fin

 

chitons wont eat it. only urchins

 

Great looking fish! However I'm pretty sure it's not an Atlantic blue. I have one (it's a juvi) and they're yellow as juvies, and a beautiful blue as an adult. Here is a pic of one. Nice addition regardless! : )

http://www.ultimatereef.net/iddb/images/fish/tangs/tang1.jpg

 

Acanthurus chirurgus, Commonly known as the Doctorfish Tang. Would be my guess, Because of the Vertical stripes I can vaguely see.

 

Agree with that one....these things get huge http://www.aqua-fish.net/saltwater/?doctorfish