Can Ocellaris Clownfish and Three-Stripe Damselfish live together?

Ocellaris Clownfish and Three-Stripe Damselfish are not compatible. 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

Ocellaris Clownfish vs Three-Stripe Damselfish

Ocellaris Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Three-Stripe Damselfish

Dascyllus aruanus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Clownfish

Family

Damselfish

3″

Adult size

4″

20gal

Min tank

30gal

75–82°F

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

peaceful

Temperament

aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalOcellaris Clownfish + Three-Stripe Damselfish: Three-stripe damsels become extremely aggressive once settled, they harass small clownfish to death.

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