Can Ocellaris Clownfish Live With Denison Barb?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Ocellaris Clownfish needs 8.0–8.4, Denison Barb needs 6.5–7.8.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Ocellaris Clownfish | Denison Barb | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 60–77°F | 75–77°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8–8.4 | 6.5–7.8 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3.5" | 6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
beginnersemi-aggressive20+ gal
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.
Full care guide →Denison Barb
Sahyadria denisonii
intermediatepeaceful55+ gal
The Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Ocellaris Clownfish:
For Denison Barb:
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