Toadstool Coral tank mates
Sarcophyton trocheliophorum
6 rated pairings from the Toadstool Coral care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Toadstool Coral 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 reef fish that tolerate soft coral allelopathy and moderate water flow
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial invertebrate that removes parasites and detritus without harming coral tissue
Astrea Snail
Astraea tecta
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful grazer that controls algae without disturbing coral polyps
Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Reef-safe invertebrate that aids in tank maintenance and poses no threat to soft 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.