Favites Brain Coral tank mates
Favites spp.
6 rated pairings from the Favites Brain Coral care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Favites Brain Coral needs at least 50 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Hardy reef fish that can coexist if given adequate space away from sweeper tentacles
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial for tank health and generally avoid coral tentacles; maintain distance from sweeper range
Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful scavengers that help maintain tank cleanliness without directly competing with coral
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that stay mobile and can avoid sweeper tentacles with proper spacing
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