Kole (Short Tail) Tang (Asia Pacific) Leathers or Sunset wrasse

or Sunset wrasse

The Moorish Idol resembles a bannerfish or butterflyfish but is actually more closely related to tangs

This striking coral is made up of large corallites with high ridges between each

and another from the tip of its tall feathered dorsal fin to the base of its tail

It is often the favorite host of small commensal shrimp such as Periclimenes sp

Kole (Short Tail) Tang (Asia Pacific) Leathers or Sunset wrasseThe Short Tail Kole tang is a lovely diminutive fish suitable for mid sized aquariums. It has a chocolate colored body with jade green on its head and tail. It has many polka dots on its face and pin stripes along its body. Its eyes are ringed in yellow, and it is well known for its blue lips. Males and females are visually identical. The Short Tail Kole can grow to be approximately 6. 25 inches long and needs an aquarium at least 70 gallons or