Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Ocellaris Clownfish?
Incompatible pH. Black Skirt Tetra needs 6.0–7.5, Ocellaris Clownfish needs 8.0–8.4.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Ocellaris Clownfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 8–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3" | 3.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 15 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Black skirt tetras (also sold as black widow tetras) are hardy, easy-to-care-for schooling fish with a distinctive flowing black anal fin that gives them their name. They come in natural silver-and-black and various dyed/modified versions (GloFish). The natural form is the healthiest choice. They can be mild fin nippers in small groups but are generally well-behaved community fish.
Full care guide →Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
The ocellaris clownfish — star of Finding Nemo — is the most popular saltwater aquarium fish and one of the best choices for beginner reef keepers. Captive-bred specimens are hardy, readily available, and don't require an anemone host (though they will happily adopt one). They are one of the few marine fish that breed regularly in home aquariums.
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