Lyretail Anthias

Lyretail Anthias

Pseudanthias squamipinnis
⚠ Use Caution
Ocellaris Clownfish

Ocellaris Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Can Lyretail Anthias Live With Ocellaris Clownfish?

Lyretail Anthias and Ocellaris Clownfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Known Pairing ✓ Compatible

Lyretail Anthias 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 (5" and 3").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

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

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

  • Lyretail Anthias is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 85 gallons

ParameterLyretail AnthiasOcellaris Clownfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size5"3"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelTopMiddle
Min Tank75 gal20 gal

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