French Angelfish tank mates
Pomacanthus paru
6 rated pairings from the French Angelfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. French Angelfish needs at least 180 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial symbiotic relationship; shrimp remove parasites from angelfish
Fire Shrimp
Lysmata debelius
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Hardy shrimp that can coexist; less likely to be targeted than smaller species
Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal and occupy different zones; minimal competition
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Queen Angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
250 gal min · 18" adult · Semi-aggressive
Both are large angelfish; may compete for territory and food despite different feeding preferences
Koran Angelfish
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
180 gal min · 15" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar size and temperament; territorial conflicts possible in smaller tanks
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