Can a Big Eye Black Bar Soldierfish Live With a Coral Beauty Angelfish?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 63/100.
Why
- Schooling species — Big Eye Black Bar Soldierfish needs 5+ companions; add at least 4 more
- Caution — Coral Beauty Angelfish may harm coral/inverts if underfed or stressed
It can work if…
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
- Social concern — review this species' social requirements before adding
- Schooling species — add at least 4 more companions for best health
Both species at a glance
Big Eye Black Bar Soldierfish
Myripristis jacobus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 100 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Centropyge bispinosa
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 70 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- omnivore