Can Aurora Goby Live With Ocellaris Clownfish?
Aurora Goby and Ocellaris Clownfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Known Pairing
✓ Compatible
Aurora Goby and Ocellaris Clownfish are known to coexist well.
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.
Size
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (4" and 3").
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Aurora Goby (peaceful) may have issues with Ocellaris Clownfish (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Fish occupy different water levels (Aurora Goby: bottom, Ocellaris Clownfish: middle), reducing conflict.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 30 gallons
| Parameter | Aurora Goby | Ocellaris Clownfish |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 8–8.4 | 8–8.4 |
| Max Size | 4" | 3" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim Level | Bottom | Middle |
| Min Tank | 20 gal | 20 gal |
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