Can Purple Tang Live With Tasseled Filefish?
Purple Tang and Tasseled Filefish 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 10").
Temperament
✗ Not Compatible
Purple Tang (aggressive) is not compatible with Tasseled Filefish (peaceful). Aggression or stress is very likely.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 138 gallons
| Parameter | Purple Tang | Tasseled Filefish |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 8–8.4 | 8–8.4 |
| Max Size | 10" | 10" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swim Level | All | All |
| Min Tank | 100 gal | 75 gal |
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