Blastomussa tank mates
Blastomussa wellsi
5 rated pairings from the Blastomussa care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blastomussa needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Reef-safe, peaceful, and thrive in similar low-to-moderate flow conditions
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Non-predatory, reef-safe, and beneficial for tank health without harming corals
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful, and reef-safe; will not nip or damage coral polyps
Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal, peaceful, and compatible with low-light coral environments
Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
20 gal min · 2" adult · Semi-aggressive
Reef-safe and peaceful; may pair with compatible gobies in established tanks
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.