Orange Shoulder Tang

Orange Shoulder Tang

Acanthurus olivaceus
✗ Not Compatible
Tailspot Blenny

Tailspot Blenny

Ecsenius stigmatura

Can Orange Shoulder Tang Live With Tailspot Blenny?

Orange Shoulder Tang and Tailspot Blenny 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 ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Orange Shoulder Tang (14") may eat or bully Tailspot Blenny (2.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Orange Shoulder Tang (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Tailspot Blenny (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 105 gallons

ParameterOrange Shoulder TangTailspot Blenny
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size14"2.5"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelAllBottom
Min Tank100 gal10 gal

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