Can Flame Wrasse Live With Ocellaris Clownfish?

Flame Wrasse and Ocellaris Clownfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Known Pairing ✓ Compatible

Flame Wrasse and Ocellaris Clownfish are known to coexist well.

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–78°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (4" and 3").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Flame Wrasse (peaceful) may have issues with Ocellaris Clownfish (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Flame Wrasse: top, Ocellaris Clownfish: middle), reducing conflict.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 65 gallons

ParameterFlame WrasseOcellaris Clownfish
Temperature74–78°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size4"3"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelTopMiddle
Min Tank55 gal20 gal

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