Can Blue Tang Live With Flame Angelfish?
Blue Tang and Flame Angelfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 74–80°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 8.1–8.4.
Size
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (12" and 4").
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Blue Tang (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Flame Angelfish (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 90 gallons
| Parameter | Blue Tang | Flame Angelfish |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 74–80°F |
| pH | 8–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 |
| Max Size | 12" | 4" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim Level | All | Middle |
| Min Tank | 75 gal | 30 gal |
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