Maze Brain Coral tank mates
Platygyra daedalea
5 rated pairings from the Maze Brain Coral care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Maze Brain Coral 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 nip at coral polyps; commonly kept with brain corals
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial invertebrate that maintains reef health without harming corals
Astrea Snail
Astraea tecta
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Reef-safe grazer that helps control algae without bothering corals
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Also recommended alongside Maze Brain Coral
Species whose own guides list Maze Brain Coral as a tank mate.
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