Can Clown Triggerfish Live With Ocellaris Clownfish?
Clown Triggerfish and Ocellaris Clownfish are NOT compatible tank mates.
Detailed Analysis
Known Pairing
✗ Not Compatible
Clown Triggerfish and Ocellaris Clownfish are known to have compatibility issues.
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.
Size
✗ Not Compatible
Extreme size difference. Clown Triggerfish (20") may eat or bully Ocellaris Clownfish (3").
Temperament
✗ Not Compatible
Clown Triggerfish (aggressive) is not compatible with Ocellaris Clownfish (semi-aggressive). Aggression or stress is very likely.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Trait Conflict
✗ Not Compatible
Clown Triggerfish is a predator and may eat Ocellaris Clownfish.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 130 gallons
| Parameter | Clown Triggerfish | Ocellaris Clownfish |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 8–8.4 | 8–8.4 |
| Max Size | 20" | 3" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim Level | All | Middle |
| Min Tank | 120 gal | 20 gal |
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