Pajama Cardinalfish

Pajama Cardinalfish

Sphaeramia nematoptera
✗ Not Compatible
Purple Tang

Purple Tang

Zebrasoma xanthurum

Can Pajama Cardinalfish Live With Purple Tang?

Pajama Cardinalfish and Purple 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 (10" vs 3"). Purple Tang may bully or stress Pajama Cardinalfish.

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Pajama Cardinalfish (peaceful) is not compatible with Purple Tang (aggressive). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Pajama Cardinalfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 100 gallons

ParameterPajama CardinalfishPurple Tang
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size3"10"
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swim LevelMiddleAll
Min Tank20 gal100 gal

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