Blue Tang

Blue Tang

Paracanthurus hepatus
✗ Not Compatible
Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish

Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish

Apogon leptacanthus

Can Blue Tang Live With Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish?

Blue Tang and Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish 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. Blue Tang (12") may eat or bully Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish (2").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Blue Tang (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 80 gallons

ParameterBlue TangBlue-Eyed Cardinalfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size12"2"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelAllMiddle
Min Tank75 gal10 gal

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