Alligator Pleco Tank Mates & Compatibility

Alligator Pleco

Pterygoplichthys scrophus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)

Adult Size28 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo only

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Alligator Pleco & Altifrons Eartheater

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Geophagus altifrons

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Altolamprologus Calvus

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Altolamprologus calvus

Alligator Pleco & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Alligator Pleco & Altum Angel

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Pterophyllum altum

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Amano Shrimp

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Amazon Leaf Fish

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Amazon Puffer

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & American Grass Shrimp

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Angelicus Botia

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Botia kubotai

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Angelicus Pleco L073

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Angfa Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Melanotaenia angfa

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Antennae Stingray

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Mamoré

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma erythrura

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Parrot

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma atahualpa

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Apistogramma baenschi (Inca 50)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma baenschi

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma baenschi (Inca 50): Semi-Aggressive