The yellow eye tang is one of
the most popular of all Hawaiian endemics. Specimens
that have been in holding aquaria for a while
have a tendency to become paler in colour but
will regain the intensity of colour and pattern
after a short time in a reef aquarium
Check that this species will accept
food at your disposal before purchase. Try to
avoid specimens that have come in via direct
shipments unless it has fully settled and recovered
from the rigors of shipping.
Although the base colour of this
fish is chestnut brown it remains one of the
most striking fish available in the hobby when
settled and behaving naturally.
