Orange Shoulder Tang

Orange Shoulder Tang

Acanthurus olivaceus
✗ Not Compatible
Yellow Assessor Basslet

Yellow Assessor Basslet

Assessor flavissimus

Can Orange Shoulder Tang Live With Yellow Assessor Basslet?

Orange Shoulder Tang and Yellow Assessor Basslet 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 Yellow Assessor Basslet (2.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Orange Shoulder Tang (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Yellow Assessor Basslet (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 110 gallons

ParameterOrange Shoulder TangYellow Assessor Basslet
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size14"2.5"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelAllMiddle
Min Tank100 gal20 gal

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