Can Ember Tetra Live With Ocellaris Clownfish?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Ember Tetra needs 5.5–7.0, Ocellaris Clownfish needs 8.0–8.4.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Ember Tetra | Ocellaris Clownfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–84°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 8–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 0.8" | 3.5" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
beginnerpeaceful10+ gal
Ember tetras are tiny, fiery-orange schooling fish that add a warm glow to planted tanks. At under 1 inch, they are perfect for nano tanks and make excellent companions for shrimp.
Full care guide →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 →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Ember Tetra:
For Ocellaris Clownfish:
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