Raccoon Butterflyfish tank mates
Chaetodon lunula
6 rated pairings from the Raccoon Butterflyfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Raccoon Butterflyfish needs at least 75 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 compatible water parameters; both thrive in established saltwater systems
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial symbiotic relationship; butterflyfish may benefit from cleaning services
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller that occupies different water zones; minimal competition
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that stays in lower water column; good community member
Fire Shrimp
Lysmata debelius
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that occupies different ecological niche; compatible salinity and temperature
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Algae grazer that does not compete for food; helps maintain tank cleanliness
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.