Queen Angelfish tank mates
Holacanthus ciliaris
5 rated pairings from the Queen Angelfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Queen Angelfish needs at least 250 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, similar size range, occupy different reef zones; may be nipped if too small
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
75 gal min · 8" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful herbivore, different feeding niche, adequate space reduces aggression
Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
30 gal min · 4.5" adult · Peaceful
Algae-grazer with different ecological role; generally ignored by angelfish
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loricula
70 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Both are angelfish; territorial conflicts likely; only in very large tanks with ample space
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
May be eaten by Queen Angelfish; risk increases with hunger or smaller shrimp
Also recommended alongside Queen Angelfish
Species whose own guides list Queen Angelfish as a tank mate.
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