Can Ocellaris Clownfish Live With Orange Shoulder Tang?
Ocellaris Clownfish and Orange Shoulder Tang CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Known Pairing
✓ Compatible
Orange Shoulder Tang and Ocellaris Clownfish are known to coexist well.
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 Ocellaris Clownfish.
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Ocellaris Clownfish (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Orange Shoulder Tang (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 100 gallons
| Parameter | Ocellaris Clownfish | Orange Shoulder Tang |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 8–8.4 | 8–8.4 |
| Max Size | 3" | 14" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim Level | Middle | All |
| Min Tank | 20 gal | 100 gal |
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