Can Lyretail Anthias and Ocellaris Clownfish live together?

Lyretail Anthias and Ocellaris Clownfish are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Lyretail Anthias vs Ocellaris Clownfish

Lyretail Anthias

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

Ocellaris Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Anthias

Family

Clownfish

5″

Adult size

3″

75gal

Min tank

20gal

72–78°F

Temperature

75–82°F

8.1–8.4

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnLyretail Anthias and Ocellaris Clownfish only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 75–78°F.

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