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With so many different and beautiful saltwater creatures out their making sure your ocean friends are
compatible with each another is a key factor in successfully keeping an aquarium.
Tempting as it may be to rush the process of buying fish and getting them into your aquarium
we urge you to do your homework. We put this small guide together to help you decide which fish
are compatible with each other. Note that each individual fish like humans is different from another
and exceptions are possible with any combination of fish. Some fish's behavior change as they grow
and mature from juvenile to adult. That means as sweet and cute as little Nemo is he can become the
monster of the tank when he grows larger.
Below are a compatibility chart and some factors to consider (but not limited to).
If you have any questions regarding compatibility or want suggestions of some really good
books please email us.
Factors:
- Docile fish should be introduced first, followed by semi aggressive and finally aggressive fish.
The largest, most docile fish should be added first and the most aggressive fish should always be
introduced last.
- Compatibility between fish, corals, and invertebrates should be considered.
- Any fish that will fit into another fish's mouth will usually end up there.
- The less related any two fish are, the more likely they will get along.
- Tank size should be considered when adding fish. Also make sure you have room for when the fish
reaches its adult size.
- For the most part, two fish of the same species should not be kept together; however, there are
exceptions. Schooling fish such as Chromis or Heniocus can be kept in small groups when room allows.
Several species of Clownfish, Blennie, Gobies and some Damsels can be kept more than one to a tank,
once again if room allows. Another exception are fish that were caught as a mated pair.
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