Cinnamon Clownfish tank mates
Amphiprion melanopus
5 rated pairings from the Cinnamon Clownfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Cinnamon Clownfish needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial for parasite removal; generally tolerated by clownfish
Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
20 gal min · 2" adult · Semi-aggressive
Can coexist peacefully; occupies different tank zones
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-threatening fish that provides cleaning services
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Same family but cinnamon clownfish are more aggressive; only compatible with established pairs in very large tanks
Flame Hawkfish
Neocirrhites armatus
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
May compete for territory; requires careful monitoring and adequate space
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