Star Polyps tank mates
Briareum spp.
5 rated pairings from the Star Polyps care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Star Polyps needs at least 30 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
Hardy reef fish that ignore corals and thrive in similar water parameters
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial invertebrate that maintains tank health without harming polyps
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small, reef-safe fish that benefits tank health and ignores corals
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.