Can Achilles Tang Live With Black Clown Goby?

Achilles Tang and Black Clown Goby are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Achilles Tang (10") may eat or bully Black Clown Goby (1.5").

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Achilles Tang (aggressive) is not compatible with Black Clown Goby (peaceful). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 130 gallons

ParameterAchilles TangBlack Clown Goby
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size10"1.5"
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelAllMiddle
Min Tank125 gal10 gal

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