Colt Coral tank mates
Cladiella sp.
5 rated pairings from the Colt Coral care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Colt Coral needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial reef inhabitants that help maintain coral health without damaging polyps
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, reef-safe fish that feed on parasites and algae without harming corals
Astrea Snail
Astraea tecta
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Excellent algae grazers that maintain tank cleanliness without bothering soft corals
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Hardy reef fish that coexist peacefully; avoid placing near coral if clownfish are aggressive toward it
Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
20 gal min · 2" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful burrowers that don't disturb corals; provide structural complexity to the reef
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.