Maroon Clownfish tank mates

✓ Compatible (good tank mates)

These species coexist well with the Maroon Clownfish in an appropriately-sized tank.

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  Yellow Tang - Larger - clownfish defers
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  Foxface Lo - Larger + venomous spines
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  Naso Tang - Larger - clownfish defers
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  Eels - Larger - clownfish defers
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  Bubble-tip anemone - Natural host - the maroon's preferred anemone

⚠ Caution (compatible with management)

Workable pairings if the tank is large enough or the introduction is staged correctly.

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  Other clownfish (any species) - Maroons are the most aggressive clownfish - will kill smaller clowns
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  Six-line wrasse - Holds its own but harassment is bidirectional
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  Royal gramma - Smaller fish gets bullied at maroon adult size

✕ Avoid (incompatible tank mates)

Don't combine these with the Maroon Clownfish. Outcome is usually death of one species or chronic stress.

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  Other ocellaris / percula clowns - Maroons will kill them
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  Smaller damsels - Aggression target
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  Anything under 2 inches adult size - Bullied or eaten

Stocking notes

Maroons are the most aggressive clownfish in the hobby. Females reach 6 inches and become tank bullies. Only keep them with fish significantly larger or with venom defense (lionfish, foxface). Best as a single specimen or bonded pair in a 75+ gallon with appropriate tank mates.

Related compatibility guides

• Ocellaris Clownfish tank mates →
• Bubble Tip Anemone tank mates →