Compatibility guide

Naso Tang tank mates

What fish, coral, and inverts can live with the Naso Tang (Naso lituratus). Tank mate compatibility broken into good / caution / avoid buckets - tank size minimum: 180 gallons minimum.

✓ Compatible (good tank mates)

These species coexist well with the Naso Tang in an appropriately-sized tank.

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Other tang species (different body shape) - Yellow + Kole + Naso = OK in 180+ gal
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Triggers (peaceful) - Bluethroat, Crosshatch
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Angelfish - Peaceful in 180+ gallon
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Wrasses - Reef-safe + active
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Cleaner shrimp - Will clean the naso

⚠ Caution (compatible with management)

Workable pairings if the tank is large enough or the introduction is staged correctly.

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Smaller peaceful fish - Get out-competed for food
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Other Naso species - Conspecific - need 200+ gal

✕ Avoid (incompatible tank mates)

Don't combine these with the Naso Tang. Outcome is usually death of one species or chronic stress.

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Another Naso lituratus - Will fight to death in <200 gal
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Aggressive triggers - Niger, Blue Throat, Pink Tail can attack
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Eels (some) - Some eel species attack tangs

Stocking notes

Naso tangs grow to 18 inches in the wild, 12-14 inches in captivity. Need a 180+ gallon long tank for swimming. Peaceful within their size class but cannot tolerate other Naso species in less than 200 gallons. Add last to a stocked tank.

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