Can Court Jester Goby Live With Desjardin's Sailfin Tang?

Court Jester Goby and Desjardin's Sailfin Tang are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.1–8.4.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Desjardin's Sailfin Tang (16") may eat or bully Court Jester Goby (3").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Court Jester Goby (peaceful) may have issues with Desjardin's Sailfin Tang (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 125 gallons

ParameterCourt Jester GobyDesjardin's Sailfin Tang
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8.1–8.48–8.4
Max Size3"16"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelBottomAll
Min Tank20 gal125 gal

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