Fish Compatibility Chart

[seanewbie]

Hi Bros,

I came across this chart that will be useful to do some due diligence before buying your next fish. Cheers!

[yikai]

useful is one thing. but these charts are often VERY VERY largely inaccurate in real life.

why? because these charts are based on literature context and not based on real life experience.

example.

the chart says anthias and fairy wrasses are incompatible.

how did they arise to this? fairy wrasse and anthias in the wild are planktivores. In theory, they may be added with caution because they may not get alogn due to having the same prey species and may fight over it

but in reality, anthias and fairy wrasses go fine together in the tank. as long as it is large enough.

depends alot of species and individual fish too. so take these with a pinch of salt.

also look at the damselfish section. they are compatible with everything except those that eat them. which is very untrue. damsels are highly territorial and aggressive

and thanks for sharing btw!

[comycus]

Agree with Lemon totally. Take it with a pinch of salt. And the experiences of 1 reefer will differ from another reefer.

Sometimes larger tank size helps spread out aggression amongst fishes. Sometimes individual fishes are more docile than their entire species.

Either way, it makes a good starting guide.

[reefer6]

Thanks for the info!