Can a Coral Beauty Angelfish Live With a Purple Tang?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 70/100.
Why
- Caution — Coral Beauty Angelfish may harm coral/inverts if underfed or stressed
- Tank borderline (90gal for 120.0gal min)
It can work if…
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
Both species at a glance
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Centropyge bispinosa
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 70 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- omnivore
Purple Tang
Zebrasoma xanthurum
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 120 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore