Naso and Sailfin: which is more popular and desired?

[Aquavaj]

Trying to figure out why there's such a big price disparity between these 2 fish at 2 different LFS. First LFS has 2 Sailfins - one is large (5-6") for $90 and an xlarge at about 7" for $110. The other LFS has a large Naso at about 5-6" for $200. Personally I do prefer the Naso more but not $110 more. If that Naso was $90 or even $110 I probably would have picked it up as my show fish.

 

[exnisstech]

There are two types of sailfins. The desjardini are more desirable vs the Indian so maybe they have the Indian. Maybe look for a smaller naso, they grow pretty quickly. If your looking for a center piece show fish I wouldn't buy a fish I didn't really want to save $110 but that's me. My naso was about 2" when I got her almost 8 years ago. She's one of my favorite fish. Beautiful and very peaceful. I've read of some sailfins being aggressive.

 

[Zionas]

About equally. Both do best in pretty big tanks though. If your tank is 5-6ft I would recommend the smaller Zebrasoma (Yellow, Purple, Scopas, Gem) Bristletooth or Acanthurus Tangs (IMO not an Achilles or Powder Blue for a 5ft).

 

[ya_boii]

Really depends on the store. If I remember correctly, where I work (Petco, I know) the naso and regular sailfins are each $80. Capitalism is such that if you can sell something for a higher price, you do. But I'm not sure which is more desirable, but it sounds like either a really fancy naso or there's a run on them in your area