Any great non related fish pairings in your tank?

[Nordy]

First few fish I added were a Divided Leopard wrasse and a Flame Angel amongst a few others. Was going to add the flame Angel as a late addition in stocking order, but I received a juvenile with an adult male Leopard Wrasse same day and those two were a great pairing that always stayed together. They never split while foraging the aqua scape and there bond I believe brought them out together early on while they adjusted to there new home. Also had a Blue Spotted Jawfish, and a clown that made a bond, and after losing the BSJ after jumping, the clown fish stayed near its burrow. My tank is a peaceful community tank so far and the really only fish that are solitary are the copperband and six spot sleeper goby. Next year the goal is to get a few extra fish in this 158 gallon tank that interact well. A cleaner wrasse I imagine would be neat to see in action. Was curious if you guys have some unique pairings of non related fish you find enjoyable.

 

[Zionas]

In the wild Dartfish are known to share burrows with several species of Shrimp Gobies. Not sure how often that happens in captivity.

 

[Silly clownfish]

I had a non-designer, CB ocellaris and flame hawk together for over 19 years until the hawk jumped. Probably 15-16 of those years in a 30gallon, then moved together to a 75 and getting a bunch of new tank mates. The clown’s behavior changed after the hawk died, with her being less active and just kind of hanging out. I know it is anthropomorphism, but it seemed like she was depressed.

After a few months, I got a small ocellaris to try to cheer her up. At first she ignored the new kid following her around, but they did eventually pair up a spawn regularly.

 

[Kapachuka3]

Idk if its really a pairing but i used to have three pajama cardinals, sadly two of them died to an infection. The remaining one now stays near my two clown’s hideout. By hideout i mean the spot where i think my clowns might actually have eggs and where they spend most of their time. Pretty cool watching a cardinal become “friends” with two fishes he doesnt have any relation to.

 

[littlefoxx]

My clowns love my zebra eel. They always float above her head

 

[Cichlid Dad]

These two! Copperband runs the tank, fox face is skittish, but as long as the rabbit follows the butterfly he has courage, so he follows the butterfly everywhere.

 

[Kapachuka3]

These two! Copperband runs the tank, fox face is skittish, but as long as the rabbit follows the butterfly he has courage, so he follows the butterfly everywhere.

Copperbands are so cool, if i have a big tank someday i want one as well as a porcupine puffer

 

[Fungusamongus]

My Watchman Goby shares his den with a serpent starfish. The starfish will put a an arm on the goby and it doesn't bother him at all. It is really weird. I will see if I can get a photo of it.