Choosing Percula Clownfish Tank Mates
Good Percula Clownfish tank mates share the same temperature and pH window, will not be eaten by (or eat) the Percula Clownfish, and do not compete for the same swimming zone or feeding time. Each pair guide below scores those factors from 0 to 100 and gives the minimum tank size for keeping both species together.
Start with the highest-scoring pairs; anything under 45 is listed so you know what to avoid, not as a recommendation.
Care baseline
The Percula Clownfish, also known as the False Percula, is a popular beginner fish due to its hardiness and striking coloration. These fish are best kept in a saltwater tank with a minimum size of 30 gallons and compatible tankmates. They are peaceful, non-aggressive and do well in groups with other compatible species.
| Temperature | 74–82°F |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| Adult size | 3.0 in |
| Minimum group | 2 |