Can a Convict Tang Live With a Yellowfin Tang?
✗ Not recommended in most tanksVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 0/100.
Why
- Species conflict: Known conflict: Two Acanthurus tangs are highly aggressive to conspecifics unless the tank is 200g+
- Size capacity hard block: Tank far too small (90gal for 200.0gal min)
It can work if…
- Tank is nearing capacity — consider removing a resident before adding this one
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
Both species at a glance
Convict Tang
Acanthurus triostegus
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 75 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore
Yellowfin Tang
Acanthurus xanthopterus
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 200 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore