Tailspot Blenny tank mates
Ecsenius stigmatura
6 rated pairings from the Tailspot Blenny care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Tailspot Blenny needs at least 20 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
Similar reef-safe temperament and compatible water parameters; both peaceful bottom/mid-water dwellers
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful reef invertebrate with no territorial conflicts; both benefit reef ecosystem
Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal reef fish with no territorial overlap; compatible water parameters
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 occupies different ecological niche; minimal competition for food
Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar peaceful temperament and reef-safe; occupies different habitat zones
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.