Can a Niger Triggerfish Live With a Powder Blue Tang?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 53/100.
Why
- Tank heavily stocked (267%) — over recommended load
- Tank poor (90gal for 180.0gal min)
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
Both species at a glance
Niger Triggerfish
Odonus niger
- Aggression:
- aggressive
- Min tank:
- 120 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- carnivore
Powder Blue Tang
Acanthurus leucosternon
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 180 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore