Can Blue Tang Live With Six Line Wrasse?

Blue Tang and Six Line Wrasse 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 8.1–8.4.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (12" vs 3"). Blue Tang may bully or stress Six Line Wrasse.

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Blue Tang (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Six Line Wrasse (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 90 gallons

ParameterBlue TangSix Line Wrasse
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48.1–8.4
Max Size12"3"
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelAllMiddle
Min Tank75 gal30 gal

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