Can Yellow Tang Live With Chili Rasbora?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Yellow Tang needs 8.1–8.4, Chili Rasbora needs 4.0–7.0.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Yellow Tang | Chili Rasbora | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 72–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 | 4–7 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 8" | 0.8" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 75 gal | 5 gal | 75 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Micro-omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
intermediatesemi-aggressive75+ gal
The yellow tang is the most iconic reef tank fish — a solid lemon-yellow disc that constantly grazes algae across the rock work. They are active, hardy, and excellent algae controllers for reef tanks. However, they need large tanks (75+ gallons minimum), can be aggressive toward similar-shaped fish, and have become significantly more expensive following collection bans in Hawaii.
Full care guide →Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
intermediatepeaceful5+ gal
The Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 0.8 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 5 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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