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 & Pungas Catfish

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Pangasius pangasius

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulPungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulPurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Potamalpheops sp.

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulPurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Pygmy Corydoras

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Corydoras pygmaeus

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulPygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulPygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Nothobranchius rachovii

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Rainbow Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Herotilapia multispinosa

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Rainbow Shark

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Rainbow Snakehead

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Ramshorn Snail

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Planorbidae fam.

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Ramu Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Raspy River Stingray

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Potamotrygon scobina

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Red Bellied Pacu

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Piaractus brachypomus

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Red Breasted Acara

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Red Devil Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Microrasbora rubescens

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Red Empress

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Protomelas taeniolatus

Alligator Pleco & Red Eye Tetra

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Red Fin Borleyi

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Red Fin Caudopunk

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Alligator Pleco & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Red Hump Eartheater

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'