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Can a Yellow Tang Live With a Yellowtail Damselfish?

✓ Compatible in most tanks

Verdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 88/100.

Why

  • Fully compatible — Yellow Tang is a good fit for this tank
  • Fully compatible — Yellowtail Damselfish is a good fit for this tank

Both species at a glance

Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Min tank:
75 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
herbivore

Full Yellow Tang care guide →

Yellowtail Damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema

Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Min tank:
40 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
omnivore

Full Yellowtail Damselfish care guide →

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