What fish can live with Maroon Clownfish?

Maroon Clownfish pairs well with Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Yellow Tang, Yellowtail Damselfish, Three-Stripe Damselfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Maroon Clownfish

Premnas biaculeatus

Also known as: Spine-Cheeked Anemonefish

Clownfishsemi-aggressive

Adult size

6″

Minimum tank

30 gal

Temperature

75–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~1.5″ and reaches 6″ over ~2 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Marine pellets, frozen mysis, krill

Notes

Deep blood-red with three pale bars. The largest and most aggressive clownfish, females tower over other clowns and frequently kill them. Single specimen or established bonded pair only.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Maroon Clownfish

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Maroon Clownfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.