Clark's Clownfish tank mates
Amphiprion clarkii
5 rated pairings from the Clark's Clownfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Clark's Clownfish needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial symbiotic relationship; shrimp clean parasites and debris from clownfish
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that provides cleaning services without competing for resources
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar care requirements and peaceful coexistence possible, though some territorial disputes may occur
Fire Shrimp
Lysmata debelius
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible with clownfish; occupies different tank zones and provides cleanup services
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
75 gal min · 8" adult · Semi-aggressive
Herbivorous tang that occupies different feeding niche; requires adequate space
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.