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Can a Blue Angelfish Live With a Blue Green Chromis?

✗ Not recommended in most tanks

Verdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 0/100.

Why

  • Size capacity hard block: Tank far too small (90gal for 250.0gal min)
  • Reef safety hard block: Not reef-safe — Blue Angelfish will damage coral/inverts
  • Tank overstocked (308%)

It can work if…

  • Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
  • Tank is nearing capacity — consider removing a resident before adding this one
  • Reef safety concern — relocate or rehome before adding to a reef tank
  • 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

Blue Angelfish

Holacanthus bermudensis

Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Min tank:
250 gallons
Reef safe:
unsafe
Diet:
omnivore

Full Blue Angelfish care guide →

Blue Green Chromis

Chromis viridis

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
55 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
omnivore

Full Blue Green Chromis care guide →

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