Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Yellow Tang?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Black Skirt Tetra needs 6.0–7.5, Yellow Tang needs 8.1–8.4.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Yellow Tang | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 8.1–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3" | 7.9" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 79 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its silver, black coloration. Also called black widow tetra. 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 Black Skirt Tetra:
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