Can Purple Tang Live With Starry Blenny?
Purple Tang and Starry 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
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (10" and 5").
Temperament
✗ Not Compatible
Purple Tang (aggressive) is not compatible with Starry Blenny (peaceful). Aggression or stress is very likely.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 115 gallons
| Parameter | Purple Tang | Starry Blenny |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 8–8.4 | 8–8.4 |
| Max Size | 10" | 5" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swim Level | All | Bottom |
| Min Tank | 100 gal | 30 gal |
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