Compatibility hub
Clownfish tank mates
Amphiprioninae
Compare Clownfish with each species below—every card opens a dedicated guide with behavior notes, water parameters, risks, and a clear verdict so you can plan a calmer community tank.
Pair compatibility guides
Every guide pairs Clownfish with one other species—behavior, water needs, and what often fails—so you can plan before stocking. 13 guides; open any card for the full article.
Clownfish & Blenny
BlenniidaePair compatibilityBlenny and Clownfish: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Species-dependent in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Cardinalfish
ApogonidaePair compatibilityCardinalfish and Clownfish: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Species-dependent in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Cleaner shrimp
Lysmata amboinensisPair compatibilityCleaner shrimp and Clownfish: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Clownfish & Damselfish
PomacentridaePair compatibilityClownfish and Damselfish: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Territory risk in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Firefish
Nemateleotris magnificaPair compatibilityClownfish and Firefish: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Species-dependent in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Goby
GobiidaePair compatibilityClownfish and Goby: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Species-dependent in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Hermit crab
PaguroideaPair compatibilityClownfish and Hermit crab: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Clownfish & Host anemone
e.g. Entacmaea quadricolorPair compatibilityClownfish and Host anemone: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Species-dependent in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Marine angelfish
PomacanthidaePair compatibilityMarine angelfish and Clownfish: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Species-dependent in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Peppermint shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanniPair compatibilityClownfish and Peppermint shrimp: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Clownfish & Royal gramma
Gramma loretoPair compatibilityClownfish and Royal gramma: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Territory risk in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Tang
Zebrasoma / AcanthurusPair compatibilityClownfish and Tang: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Species-dependent in most home tanks.
Clownfish & Wrasse
LabridaePair compatibilityClownfish and Wrasse: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Species-dependent in most home tanks.
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