Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse tank mates
Cirrhilabrus lubbocki
6 rated pairings from the Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse needs at least 30 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 mid-water swimming behavior; compatible water parameters
Astrea Snail
Astraea tecta
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae grazer that occupies different ecological niche; no competition
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
20 gal min · 2" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful invertebrate that occupies different tank zones; no predatory threat to wrasse
Fire Shrimp
Lysmata debelius
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful scavenging shrimp that won't compete for food; occupies lower water column
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial symbiotic relationship possible; peaceful and non-aggressive
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish with similar care requirements; may provide cleaning services
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