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Sohal Tang

Sohal Tang

Acanthurus sohal

The Sohal Tang is a bold, commanding surgeonfish from the Red Sea, dressed in crisp white-and-blue horizontal stripes with brilliant orange pectoral fins and a razor-sharp orange caudal spine. It is highly territorial and aggressive — often dominating entire large aquariums — best kept as the last fish added to a system of at least 180 gallons. Despite its demanding temperament, its striking appearance makes it a centerpiece for experienced reef keepers.

TemperamentAggressive
Max Size16"
Care LevelDifficult
CategoryTang

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Compatibility Chart for Sohal Tang

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Compatible (75)

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 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 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 Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor 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 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 (1)

Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Somewhat Compatible Sohal is aggressive but large enough

Risky (10)

Blue Hippo Tang Risky Sohal dominates everything; rarely works Kole Tang Risky Sohal too aggressive for peaceful Kole Naso Tang Risky Sohal attacks even peaceful tangs Ocellaris Clownfish Risky Sohal attacks nearly everything Flame Angelfish Risky Sohal too aggressive Firefish Goby Risky Sohal will terrorize timid firefish Lawnmower Blenny Risky Sohal will bully lawnmower Convict Tang Risky Sohal too dominant Tomini Tang Risky Sohal too aggressive Foxface Rabbitfish Risky Sohal attacks everything

Not Compatible (6)

Yellow Tang Not Compatible Sohal is the most aggressive tang - will attack Powder Blue Tang Not Compatible Two territorial nightmares Purple Tang Not Compatible Sohal will destroy purple tang Scopas Tang Not Compatible Sohal will not tolerate any Zebrasoma Achilles Tang Not Compatible Most aggressive tang combo possible Clown Tang Not Compatible Two apex predator tangs - never

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