Fighting Conch tank mates
Strombus alatus
5 rated pairings from the Fighting Conch care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Fighting Conch needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Nassarius Snail
Nassarius sp.
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar sand-sifting behavior and peaceful temperament; both benefit from established sandbeds
Cerith Snail
Cerithium sp.
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Compatible detritivore with non-overlapping ecological niche; both improve substrate health
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Astrea Snail
Astraea tecta
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful grazer that won't compete directly; adds diversity to cleanup crew
Turbo Snail
Turbo fluctuosus
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Algae grazer that complements the conch's detritus consumption
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful scavenger with different feeding habits; both benefit tank health
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