Can Clown Tang Live With Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish?
Clown Tang and Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish are NOT compatible tank mates.
Detailed Analysis
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 74–78°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 8.1–8.4.
Size
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (15" and 8").
Temperament
✗ Not Compatible
Clown Tang (aggressive) is not compatible with Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish (peaceful). Aggression or stress is very likely.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 163 gallons
| Parameter | Clown Tang | Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 72–78°F |
| pH | 8–8.4 | 8.1–8.4 |
| Max Size | 15" | 8" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swim Level | All | Middle |
| Min Tank | 125 gal | 75 gal |
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