Acropora tank mates
Acropora sp.
5 rated pairings from the Acropora care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Acropora needs at least 75 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Small, reef-safe fish that do not nip corals; may even provide mild aeration benefits around polyps
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Reef-safe invertebrate that removes parasites and detritus without damaging coral tissue
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that feeds on parasites and algae; completely safe for SPS corals
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
20 gal min · 2" adult · Semi-aggressive
Reef-safe and beneficial; may occasionally disturb substrate near coral base but does not harm polyps
Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
30 gal min · 4.5" adult · Peaceful
Herbivorous and reef-safe; helps control nuisance algae that can smother Acropora
Also recommended alongside Acropora
Species whose own guides list Acropora as a tank mate.
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