Bird's Nest Coral tank mates
Seriatopora hystrix
5 rated pairings from the Bird's Nest Coral care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bird's Nest Coral needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Reef-safe fish that won't damage coral; compatible with high-flow SPS environments
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial reef inhabitant; won't harm coral and maintains water quality
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, reef-safe fish that won't damage delicate branches
Astrea Snail
Astraea tecta
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Algae grazer that won't harm coral; helps maintain water quality
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Planning this tank?
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