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Kole Tang

Kole Tang

Ctenochaetus strigosus

The Kole Tang, endemic to Hawaii, has a brown body covered in fine orange-red streaks with a distinctive bright-yellow ring around the eye. Its comb-like teeth make it an exceptionally effective grazer of hair algae and detritus. Its generally peaceful temperament and moderate size make it an excellent first tang for hobbyists.

TemperamentPeaceful
Max Size7"
Care LevelEasy
CategoryTang

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Compatibility Chart for Kole Tang

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Great Match (4)

Blue Hippo Tang Great Very different feeding and behavior Naso Tang Great Peaceful combo, different niches Convict Tang Great Two peaceful tangs from different genera Foxface Rabbitfish Great Different feeding styles; great match

Compatible (80)

Yellow Tang Compatible Different genera; usually coexist well Ocellaris Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species True Percula Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Emperor Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Six Line Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Melanurus Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Firefish Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Yellow Watchman Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Mandarin Dragonet Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Devil Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Green Chromis Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Copperband Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Midas Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Royal Gramma Compatible No known issues between these species Banggai Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible Different genera; generally fine Tomini Tang Compatible Same genus Ctenochaetus - monitor closely Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Picasso Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Niger Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Undulate Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Carpet Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Zoanthids Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Acropora Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (6)

Powder Blue Tang Somewhat Compatible Powder blue can bully smaller tangs Tailspot Blenny Somewhat Compatible Both scrape algae from rock; direct competition Lawnmower Blenny Somewhat Compatible Both compete for algae Bicolor Blenny Somewhat Compatible Both scrape algae from rock; direct competition Purple Tang Somewhat Compatible Purple tang may bully smaller Kole Achilles Tang Somewhat Compatible Achilles may bully peaceful Kole

Risky (2)

Clown Tang Risky Clown tang bullies smaller fish Sohal Tang Risky Sohal too aggressive for peaceful Kole

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