What fish can live with Sailfin Tang?

Sailfin Tang pairs well with Ocellaris Clownfish, Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Percula Clownfish, Maroon Clownfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Sailfin Tang

Zebrasoma desjardinii

Tangssemi-aggressive

Adult size

14″

Minimum tank

180 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~3″ and reaches 14″ over ~3 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Marine algae sheets, seaweed, herbivore pellets

Notes

Massive dorsal and anal fins that almost double its visual size. Hardiest of the big tangs but reaches well over a foot, needs a six-foot tank as an absolute minimum.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Sailfin Tang

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Sailfin Tangin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.