Pocillopora tank mates
Pocillopora spp.
5 rated pairings from the Pocillopora care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Pocillopora needs at least 50 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 do not nip or harm corals; may even provide mild aeration benefits
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Reef-safe invertebrate that maintains water quality without damaging coral tissue
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, reef-safe fish that feeds on parasites and poses no threat to branching corals
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful scavenger that helps control algae and detritus without bothering SPS corals
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful, non-aggressive fish that stays near substrate and avoids coral interaction
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.