john a

Hi
just wondering if any body knows if you can keep a yellow tang and a lined butterfly in the same 75 gallon tank

lostanime

I've never heard of, and can't find any references to lined butterflies.

I would be cautious and keep my eyes peeled for at least a day adding a butterfly with a yellow tang. zebrasoma tangs like the yellows can be particularly aggressive, and butterflies aren't known for having laid back behavior either. Although it can be hit or miss with personalities, I would suspect you'd have better luck if you acquire them both young and make sure there's plenty of liverock, possibly separated into two sections for them to be able to hide and establish territory.

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180gal display w/ 1050w & Tunze 6205 & 6105 & Apex
SPS w Regal Angel as centerpiece
180gal display w/ 500w & Ocean Motion 4way (Reeflo Barracuda)
bamboo shark & 2 cortez rays
75gal sump (two 100gal sumps will replace when tanks moved)
reeflo dart return, frankenskimmer, NWB200 w/ needle impeller, huge kalk ato, uv & 200w HOT5 for macro-algae

Lots of little tanks here and there.

hyeteck

If you get them both at the same time, they should be fine. If you already have a yellow tang established, he might not like someone messing with his territory.