Copperband Butterflyfish tank mates
Chelmon rostratus
6 rated pairings from the Copperband Butterflyfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Copperband Butterflyfish needs at least 75 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; compatible water parameters
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Amphiprion perideraion
30 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful reef fish with matching salinity and temperature requirements
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful, and reef-safe; may even provide cleaning services
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller that occupies different tank zones
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Reef-safe invertebrate; may help with parasites and algae
Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Reef-safe and may help control Aiptasia alongside the butterflyfish
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.