Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish

Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish

Apogon leptacanthus
⚠ Use Caution
Clarkii Clownfish

Clarkii Clownfish

Amphiprion clarkii

Can Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish Live With Clarkii Clownfish?

Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish and Clarkii Clownfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2" and 5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish (peaceful) may have issues with Clarkii Clownfish (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ⚠ Use Caution

Both fish occupy the middle level and Clarkii Clownfish is territorial. Provide plenty of space and hiding spots.

Important Notes

  • Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 30 gallons

ParameterBlue-Eyed CardinalfishClarkii Clownfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size2"5"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank10 gal30 gal

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