Can a Purple Firefish Live With a Yellow Tang?
✓ Compatible in most tanksVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 89/100.
Why
- Fully compatible — Purple Firefish is a good fit for this tank
- Fully compatible — Yellow Tang is a good fit for this tank
Both species at a glance
Purple Firefish
Nemateleotris decora
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 20 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 75 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore