Can Clown Tang Live With Pintail Fairy Wrasse?

Clown Tang and Pintail Fairy Wrasse are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–80°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.1–8.4.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (15" vs 4"). Clown Tang may bully or stress Pintail Fairy Wrasse.

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Clown Tang (aggressive) is not compatible with Pintail Fairy Wrasse (peaceful). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 150 gallons

ParameterClown TangPintail Fairy Wrasse
Temperature74–82°F74–80°F
pH8–8.48.1–8.4
Max Size15"4"
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelAllTop
Min Tank125 gal50 gal

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