Can Blue Hippo Tang and Kole Tang live together?

Blue Hippo Tang and Kole Tang are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Blue Hippo Tang vs Kole Tang

Blue Hippo Tang

Paracanthurus hepatus

Kole Tang

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Tangs

Family

Tangs

12″

Adult size

6″

125gal

Min tank

70gal

72–82°F

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

semi-aggressive

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalBlue Hippo Tang and Kole Tang are both tangs and will fight — most tanks only have room for one.

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