Four Stripe Damselfish

Four Stripe Damselfish

Dascyllus melanurus
✗ Not Compatible
Orange Shoulder Tang

Orange Shoulder Tang

Acanthurus olivaceus

Can Four Stripe Damselfish Live With Orange Shoulder Tang?

Four Stripe Damselfish and Orange Shoulder Tang are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (14" vs 3"). Orange Shoulder Tang may bully or stress Four Stripe Damselfish.

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Four Stripe Damselfish (aggressive) is not compatible with Orange Shoulder Tang (semi-aggressive). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 100 gallons

ParameterFour Stripe DamselfishOrange Shoulder Tang
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size3"14"
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleAll
Min Tank20 gal100 gal

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