Bird Wrasse tank mates
Gomphosus varius
6 rated pairings from the Bird Wrasse care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bird Wrasse 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
Similar peaceful temperament and reef-safe behavior; compatible water parameters
Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
30 gal min · 4.5" adult · Peaceful
Complementary feeding habits and peaceful coexistence in reef environments
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Fast-moving, reef-safe fish that avoids direct competition for food or territory
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial symbiotic relationship; wrasse may occasionally chase but rarely harms shrimp
Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loricula
70 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar mid-water swimming zone; both reef-safe and peaceful
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that occupies similar ecological niche without conflict
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