Powder Blue Tang

Powder Blue Tang

Acanthurus leucosternon
✗ Not Compatible
Squareback Anthias

Squareback Anthias

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia

Can Powder Blue Tang Live With Squareback Anthias?

Powder Blue Tang and Squareback Anthias 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 ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (9" and 5").

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Powder Blue Tang (aggressive) is not compatible with Squareback Anthias (peaceful). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Squareback Anthias is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 138 gallons

ParameterPowder Blue TangSquareback Anthias
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size9"5"
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelAllTop
Min Tank100 gal75 gal

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