Can a Green Silk Gudgeon Dartfish Live With a Pajama Cardinalfish?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 55/100.
Why
- Tank poor (90gal for 180.0gal min)
- Tank heavily stocked (206%) — over recommended load
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
- Social concern — review this species' social requirements before adding
Both species at a glance
Green Silk Gudgeon Dartfish
Ptereleotris microlepis
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 180 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 10 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore