Can a Blue Green Chromis Live With a Ring Tail Surgeonfish?
✗ Not recommended in most tanksVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 0/100.
Why
- Tank overstocked (364%)
- Size capacity hard block: Tank far too small (90gal for 300.0gal min)
It can work if…
- Tank is nearing capacity — consider removing a resident before adding this one
- Social concern — review this species' social requirements before adding
- Schooling species — add at least 4 more companions for best health
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
Both species at a glance
Ring Tail Surgeonfish
Acanthurus blochii
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 300 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore