Can Angelfish Live With Yellow Tang?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Angelfish needs 6.0–7.5, Yellow Tang needs 8.1–8.4.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Angelfish | Yellow Tang | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 75–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 8.1–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 5.9" | 7.9" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 40 gal | 79 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
intermediatesemi-aggressive40+ gal
The Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black stripes (many color variants) coloration. Iconic tall-bodied cichlid. Mid.
Full care guide →Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
intermediatesemi-aggressive79+ gal
The Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is a intermediate saltwater species known for its bright yellow coloration. Iconic yellow reef fish. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Angelfish:
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