Can Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse Live With True Percula Clownfish?

Ruby Head Fairy Wrasse and True Percula Clownfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–80°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.1–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (5" and 3").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Ruby Head Fairy 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: 65 gallons

ParameterRuby Head Fairy WrasseTrue Percula Clownfish
Temperature74–80°F74–82°F
pH8.1–8.48–8.4
Max Size5"3"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank55 gal20 gal

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