Clown Tang
Clown Tang is a aggressive saltwater fish that needs a tank of at least 250 gallons (946 L), water at 72-82°F (22-28°C) and a pH of 8.1-8.4.
Also searched as: clown tang, acanthurus lineatus
Quick facts
Horizontal stripes. Very aggressive. Large tank only.
| Minimum tank | 250 gallons (946 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-82°F (22-28°C) |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Saltwater |
Good tank mates
No other species in the database passes the temperament and water checks for Clown Tang. Check a specific pairing with the stocking guide at the end of this page.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
High risk of conflict between aggressive species.
French Angelfishmin tank 250 galQueen Angelfishmin tank 250 galEmperor Angelfishmin tank 220 galBlack Tangmin tank 180 gal- Achilles Tangmin tank 180 gal
Aggressive species should not be mixed.
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