Can Pyramid Butterflyfish and Yellow Tang live together?

Pyramid Butterflyfish and Yellow Tang are 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

Pyramid Butterflyfish vs Yellow Tang

Pyramid Butterflyfish

Hemitaurichthys polylepis

Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Butterflyfish

Family

Tangs

7″

Adult size

8″

100gal

Min tank

75gal

72–82°F

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

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