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Can a Pajama Cardinalfish Live With a Undulate Triggerfish?

✗ Not recommended in most tanks

Verdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 0/100.

Why

  • Schooling species — Pajama Cardinalfish needs 5+ companions; add at least 4 more
  • Reef safety hard block: Not reef-safe — Undulate Triggerfish will damage coral/inverts

It can work if…

  • Social concern — review this species' social requirements before adding
  • Reef safety concern — relocate or rehome before adding to a reef tank

Both species at a glance

Pajama Cardinalfish

Sphaeramia nematoptera

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
10 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
carnivore

Full Pajama Cardinalfish care guide →

Undulate Triggerfish

Balistapus undulatus

Aggression:
aggressive
Min tank:
10 gallons
Reef safe:
unsafe
Diet:
carnivore

Full Undulate Triggerfish care guide →

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