Can Black Clown Goby Live With Scopas Tang?

Black Clown Goby and Scopas Tang 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. Scopas Tang (8") may eat or bully Black Clown Goby (1.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Black Clown Goby (peaceful) may have issues with Scopas Tang (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 75 gallons

ParameterBlack Clown GobyScopas Tang
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size1.5"8"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleAll
Min Tank10 gal75 gal

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