Purple Sea Fan tank mates
Gorgonia ventalina
5 rated pairings from the Purple Sea Fan care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Purple Sea Fan needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Reef-safe fish that won't damage the fan and coexist peacefully in Caribbean biotopes
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial reef inhabitants that help maintain water quality without harming the gorgonian
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful reef fish that won't damage delicate polyps
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.