Quick Achilles Tang compatibility question

[skip0211]

Can you keep an Achilles with a mature Moorish Idol ? Tank is a 265 gal SPS reef with a Percula clown, Bartlet Anthius, Regal Angel and large Idol.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[RayL]

I have seen them coexist in a 350 gallon for a few years. I don't see any problems with it at all, but if you want to be on the safer side, add the idol first

 

[skip0211]

Any other experiences?

 

[MrTuskfish]

I had an Achilles with 2 Idols for almost 10 years, prior to Katrina. Of course, one example doesn't mean anything; but there's nothing I know of that would be a problem. Probably some pecking order stuff. If the Idol doesn't go in first, I'd put the Achillies in your QT when the Idol comes out. Give the Idol a couple of weeks to establish himself and start eating, then re-introduce the tang.