Orange Shoulder Tang

Orange Shoulder Tang

Acanthurus olivaceus
⚠ Use Caution
True Percula Clownfish

True Percula Clownfish

Amphiprion percula

Can Orange Shoulder Tang Live With True Percula Clownfish?

Orange Shoulder Tang and True Percula Clownfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

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 True Percula Clownfish.

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Orange Shoulder Tang (semi-aggressive) may have issues with True Percula Clownfish (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 110 gallons

ParameterOrange Shoulder TangTrue Percula Clownfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size14"3"
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelAllMiddle
Min Tank100 gal20 gal

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