Carpenter's Fairy Wrasse tank mates
Paracheilinus carpenteri
6 rated pairings from the Carpenter's Fairy Wrasse care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Carpenter's Fairy Wrasse needs at least 55 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
Similar peaceful temperament and reef-safe behavior; compatible water parameters
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial symbiotic relationship; wrasse benefits from cleaning services
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful reef fish with similar mid-water swimming habits
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Active swimmer that occupies different tank zones; peaceful coexistence
Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful nocturnal fish that won't compete for food or space
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.