Atlantic Blue Tang

Atlantic Blue Tang

Acanthurus coeruleus
✗ Not Compatible
Three Stripe Damselfish

Three Stripe Damselfish

Dascyllus aruanus

Can Atlantic Blue Tang Live With Three Stripe Damselfish?

Atlantic Blue Tang and Three Stripe Damselfish 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 ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (15" vs 3"). Atlantic Blue Tang may bully or stress Three Stripe Damselfish.

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Atlantic Blue Tang (semi-aggressive) is not compatible with Three Stripe Damselfish (aggressive). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 110 gallons

ParameterAtlantic Blue TangThree Stripe Damselfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size15"3"
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Swim LevelAllMiddle
Min Tank100 gal20 gal

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