Fire Coral tank mates
Millepora alcicornis
5 rated pairings from the Fire Coral care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Fire Coral needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Hardy reef fish that can coexist with fire corals; some clownfish species naturally associate with corals
Turbo Snail
Turbo fluctuosus
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating snail that won't interact with fire coral and helps maintain tank cleanliness
Astrea Snail
Astraea tecta
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful grazer that avoids fire coral; useful for algae control in reef systems
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
May be stung by fire coral nematocysts; use only in larger systems with adequate space
Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Generally reef-safe but may be affected by fire coral stings; monitor closely
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.