Stylophora tank mates
Stylophora spp.
6 rated pairings from the Stylophora care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Stylophora needs at least 50 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
Hardy fish that coexist peacefully with SPS corals and thrive in high-flow, high-light reef environments
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial invertebrates that maintain coral health without damaging polyps; compatible with high-energy reef systems
Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful, reef-safe fish that occupies lower water column and does not bother corals
Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Reef-safe invertebrate that helps control nuisance organisms without harming SPS corals
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
20 gal min · 2" adult · Semi-aggressive
Reef-safe invertebrate that coexists well with SPS corals; may occasionally disturb substrate near coral base
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Active, reef-safe fish that benefits from high flow; may occasionally dart near corals but causes no damage
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