Sailfin Tang or Desjardini Sailfin Tang?

sneakerpimp · 09/16/2010, 08:29 PM

I'm trying to decide which Sailfin to get for my 210g FOWLR.

Which one has better colouration?

Phyxius · 09/16/2010, 08:34 PM

Desjardini
I have one in my 210 and I liked the spotted look on it more when I was comparing them months ago

Recty · 09/16/2010, 10:07 PM

I like the desjardini (the one with the more orange striping and the dark tail) better than the normal sailfin.

Lt.Shineysides · 09/17/2010, 12:36 AM

Desjardini fer sure. its a beautiful fish, i love the purple in it. The indo sailfin looks nice to but the desjardinis are prettier imo.

sneakerpimp · 09/17/2010, 01:45 AM

It seemed like the adult Desjardini have more colours than the normal sailfin. I have never seen a Desjardini in the flesh, so I don't know what it's colouring really looks like. Their look seems to vary in pictures I've seen.

They look like they would really benefit from good lighting. I still have to buy a T5 five foot long, six row fixture and three or four strips of LED's.

pierre777 · 09/17/2010, 02:13 AM

i'd go for a desjardini without thinking twice it has nicer colors.

BigRig450 · 09/17/2010, 10:19 AM

I had a desjardini and wished i would have went with the regular sailfin as the colors on the dini seem to wash out with age.

RoastReef · 09/17/2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRig450

I had a desjardini and wished i would have went with the regular sailfin as the colors on the dini seem to wash out with age.

+1. I think it's the opposite with the regular sailfin. I've got a large one (~9") and I think it looks better now than it did when it was small. I also prefer the yellow tail. JMO.

IFbettas · 09/17/2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRig450

I had a desjardini and wished i would have went with the regular sailfin as the colors on the dini seem to wash out with age.

I've noticed this too. Recently, I saw a huge desjardinii (~14") and it was quite pale in comparison to a couple smaller desjardinii in the same tank.

I had a veliferum in my 180 for a couple years and it was always one of my favorite fish. I had to sell it when I moved, but I think I'm going to be getting another one in the future.

sTefaniA · 09/17/2010, 04:26 PM

My desjardinii changes colors. He can be all white to all black, depending on his mood. I love it, so much better than the veliferum.

+1

Grant W · 09/17/2010, 07:31 PM

Definitely the desjardini have had 1 for about 6 years now and the kids call him Boss Tang he will even eat from my hand. Great fish with very nice color

jarrod13 · 09/27/2010, 04:53 PM

is there a reason why they get pale? I'm assuming it's because of diet, but does anyone know for sure?

MBVette · 09/27/2010, 05:14 PM

at what age do they change from their juvi yellow colors? My desjardini is probably a year old (I have had him since april, and he was about 1'') and his spots have just started showing on his face but he is still very yellow. I was curious at what age they start really changing

bowfinger · 04/07/2011, 12:40 AM

+1 on disjardini
I am guessing diet for those dull adults, mine has gained color and pattern over time. I have seen many species go ugly as high quality diet goes out the door when the fish starts eating a lot. Right now at about 7 inches, mine is one of our favorite fish. He goes from light to dark like another member stated. I love their personality and larger size as well as the never boring neutral colors (compared to the bright yellows, blues) and the massive disk shape when worked up.

sTefaniA · 04/07/2011, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBVette

at what age do they change from their juvi yellow colors? My desjardini is probably a year old (I have had him since april, and he was about 1'') and his spots have just started showing on his face but he is still very yellow. I was curious at what age they start really changing

Mine started changing when he was about 3 or 4 inch. But it doesnt happen over night, mine took a while to get his full adult color.

Even though i have much more colorful tangs, visitors always pick him as the nicest. Nobody likes my achilles....

zooty · 04/07/2011, 10:53 AM

absolutely love the Desjardini

geaux xman · 05/02/2011, 10:18 AM

do these sailfins do okay at .5 cupramine for QT? i'm considering a Desjardini Sailfin.

tcmfish · 05/02/2011, 11:48 AM

You won't regret picking the desjardini. The pattern and color are much better than the regular sailfin, and like someone else stated before if the diet isn't good the fish won't look good. A lot of times I see fish at public aquariums or big pet stores that are faded or have HLLE most likely due to their diet. On the contrary I have seen some desjardini that have been well taken care of and they rival most tangs for looks.

Cahooligan · 05/02/2011, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRig450

I had a desjardini and wished i would have went with the regular sailfin as the colors on the dini seem to wash out with age.

doesnt look like the colors washed out here, then again this one is full grown. IMO i prefer this coloration to the stripes.

Disclaimer: Full photo credit goes to Mr. Luiz Rocha

cakemanPA · 05/02/2011, 05:46 PM

Desjardini for sure. Depending on mood mine changes dramatically. But he is also a major league B@ST@RD! Just sayin

Winwood · 05/02/2011, 06:34 PM

IME desjardini coloration is subject to their mood. Several years ago I had a 6 to 7 inch desjardini all by itself in a 150 and it was almost always that dramatic dark coloration. I then added a large purple and powder blue tang. Both became dominant over the desjardini and after that his coloration remained pail almost all of the time.

btb72 · 05/02/2011, 07:44 PM

is this even a close question? i have never heard of anyone before the two in this thread say they would want regular... if you are feeding them right they will look awesome

Winwood · 05/02/2011, 09:19 PM

Check this out!
http://www.yukiba.com/8211-palau-oceania-photo.html

09/16/2010, 08:29 PM	#1
sneakerpimp Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 154	Sailfin Tang or Desjardini Sailfin Tang? I'm trying to decide which Sailfin to get for my 210g FOWLR. Which one has better colouration?

09/16/2010, 08:34 PM	#2
Phyxius Moving About Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: RTP NC Posts: 2,405	Desjardini I have one in my 210 and I liked the spotted look on it more when I was comparing them months ago __________________ -Mike I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it. W. C. Fields Current Tank Info: JUST SOLD AND TOOK DOWN ALL 11/10---210g AGA, 80g sump, Tunze Streams. Tunze ATO,RK Elite Controller, RKII,Dart, GEO Calcium& Nielsen Kalk Reactors,GEO media reactor, Kaleini Rock, 3-250 watt 14k EVC , VHO..... 34g Solana and 60g cube

09/17/2010, 07:31 PM	#11
Grant W Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Petaluma,Ca Posts: 2,840	Definitely the desjardini have had 1 for about 6 years now and the kids call him Boss Tang he will even eat from my hand. Great fish with very nice color __________________ Really honey, I'm not going to buy anything at the fish store I'm just going to have a look. The Other Pres. at Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 120 gallon SPS dominant tank, custom lighting, etc, etc

04/07/2011, 10:53 AM	#16
zooty Fish Warden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 694	absolutely love the Desjardini __________________ A clean skimmer is a happy skimmer Current Tank Info: 180g RR, 3 AI Royal Blue LEDs, Oct. Skim, mixed reef

05/02/2011, 10:18 AM	#17
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	do these sailfins do okay at .5 cupramine for QT? i'm considering a Desjardini Sailfin. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

09/16/2010, 10:07 PM	#3
Recty Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 6,584	I like the desjardini (the one with the more orange striping and the dark tail) better than the normal sailfin.

09/17/2010, 12:36 AM	#4
Lt.Shineysides Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 63	Desjardini fer sure. its a beautiful fish, i love the purple in it. The indo sailfin looks nice to but the desjardinis are prettier imo.

09/17/2010, 01:45 AM	#5
sneakerpimp Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 154	It seemed like the adult Desjardini have more colours than the normal sailfin. I have never seen a Desjardini in the flesh, so I don't know what it's colouring really looks like. Their look seems to vary in pictures I've seen. They look like they would really benefit from good lighting. I still have to buy a T5 five foot long, six row fixture and three or four strips of LED's.

09/17/2010, 02:13 AM	#6
pierre777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: beirut,lebanon Posts: 81	i'd go for a desjardini without thinking twice it has nicer colors.

09/17/2010, 10:19 AM	#7
BigRig450 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pekin, IL Posts: 92	I had a desjardini and wished i would have went with the regular sailfin as the colors on the dini seem to wash out with age.

09/17/2010, 04:26 PM	#10
sTefaniA Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 482	My desjardinii changes colors. He can be all white to all black, depending on his mood. I love it, so much better than the veliferum. +1

09/27/2010, 04:53 PM	#12
jarrod13 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: jacksonville florida Posts: 1,441	is there a reason why they get pale? I'm assuming it's because of diet, but does anyone know for sure?

09/27/2010, 05:14 PM	#13
MBVette Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Haymarket, VA Posts: 327	at what age do they change from their juvi yellow colors? My desjardini is probably a year old (I have had him since april, and he was about 1'') and his spots have just started showing on his face but he is still very yellow. I was curious at what age they start really changing

04/07/2011, 12:40 AM	#14
bowfinger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 62	+1 on disjardini I am guessing diet for those dull adults, mine has gained color and pattern over time. I have seen many species go ugly as high quality diet goes out the door when the fish starts eating a lot. Right now at about 7 inches, mine is one of our favorite fish. He goes from light to dark like another member stated. I love their personality and larger size as well as the never boring neutral colors (compared to the bright yellows, blues) and the massive disk shape when worked up.

05/02/2011, 11:48 AM	#18
tcmfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,658	You won't regret picking the desjardini. The pattern and color are much better than the regular sailfin, and like someone else stated before if the diet isn't good the fish won't look good. A lot of times I see fish at public aquariums or big pet stores that are faded or have HLLE most likely due to their diet. On the contrary I have seen some desjardini that have been well taken care of and they rival most tangs for looks.

05/02/2011, 05:46 PM	#20
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	Desjardini for sure. Depending on mood mine changes dramatically. But he is also a major league B@ST@RD! Just sayin

05/02/2011, 06:34 PM	#21
Winwood Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corvallis, Oregon Posts: 1,689	IME desjardini coloration is subject to their mood. Several years ago I had a 6 to 7 inch desjardini all by itself in a 150 and it was almost always that dramatic dark coloration. I then added a large purple and powder blue tang. Both became dominant over the desjardini and after that his coloration remained pail almost all of the time.

05/02/2011, 07:44 PM	#22
btb72 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: KY Posts: 657	is this even a close question? i have never heard of anyone before the two in this thread say they would want regular... if you are feeding them right they will look awesome

05/02/2011, 09:19 PM	#23
Winwood Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corvallis, Oregon Posts: 1,689	Check this out! http://www.yukiba.com/8211-palau-oceania-photo.html

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