Sexy Shrimp tank mates
Thor amboinensis
6 rated pairings from the Sexy Shrimp care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Sexy Shrimp needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Both thrive in reef environments; shrimp often associate with clownfish-hosting anemones
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that inhabit similar reef microhabitats without predating on shrimp
Zoanthids
Zoanthus sp.
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Sexy shrimp naturally associate with zoanthids in the wild; ideal symbiotic relationship
Ricordea Yuma
Ricordea yuma
30 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Soft coral that provides shelter and food scraps; shrimp often host among polyps
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.