Can Melanurus Wrasse Live With True Percula Clownfish?

Melanurus Wrasse and True Percula 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 8.1–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (5" and 3").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Melanurus Wrasse (peaceful) may have issues with True Percula Clownfish (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ⚠ Use Caution

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 50 gallons

ParameterMelanurus WrasseTrue Percula Clownfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8.1–8.48–8.4
Max Size5"3"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank40 gal20 gal

Check More Combinations

Use our compatibility checker to add more fish and plan your complete tank.