Can Achilles Tang Live With Clown Tang?
Achilles Tang and Clown Tang CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.
Size
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (10" and 15").
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Achilles Tang (aggressive) may have issues with Clown Tang (aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 188 gallons
| Parameter | Achilles Tang | Clown Tang |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 8–8.4 | 8–8.4 |
| Max Size | 10" | 15" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Aggressive |
| Swim Level | All | All |
| Min Tank | 125 gal | 125 gal |
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