Blue Green Chromis

Blue Green Chromis

Chromis viridis
⚠ Use Caution
Orange Shoulder Tang

Orange Shoulder Tang

Acanthurus olivaceus

Can Blue Green Chromis Live With Orange Shoulder Tang?

Blue Green Chromis and Orange Shoulder 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 ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (14" vs 3"). Orange Shoulder Tang may bully or stress Blue Green Chromis.

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Blue Green Chromis (peaceful) may have issues with Orange Shoulder Tang (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Blue Green Chromis is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 100 gallons

ParameterBlue Green ChromisOrange Shoulder Tang
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size3"14"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleAll
Min Tank30 gal100 gal

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