McCosker's Flasher Wrasse tank mates
Paracheilinus mccoskeri
5 rated pairings from the McCosker's Flasher Wrasse care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. McCosker's Flasher Wrasse needs at least 55 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 reef-safe; compatible water parameters
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful reef dweller; beneficial symbiotic relationship; same water requirements
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
20 gal min · 2" adult · Semi-aggressive
Reef-safe invertebrate; won't compete for food; different ecological niche
Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
30 gal min · 4.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller; different feeding zone reduces competition
Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful goby; stays near substrate; compatible reef-safe species
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.