Alligator Pleco & Walking Catfish (Clarias)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Clarias batrachus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive
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Alligator Pleco Tank Mates & Compatibility
Alligator Pleco
Pterygoplichthys scrophus
TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size28 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo only
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Alligator Pleco & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Oreochromis hornorum
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Warmouth
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Lepomis gulosus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Weeksi Bichir
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Polypterus weeksii
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Silurus glanis
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & West African Bichir
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Polypterus retropinnis
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Western Rainbowfish
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Melanotaenia australis
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Whiptail Catfish
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Rineloricaria sp.
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Whisker Shrimp
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Macrobrachium sp.
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & White Cheeked Goby
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Rhinogobius duospilus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & White Cichlid
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Vieja argentea
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Tanichthys albonubes
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & White Saum (Green Terror)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Andinoacara stalsbergi
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Whiteseam Fighter
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Betta albimarginata
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Wolf Cichlid
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Parachromis dovii
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Wolf Fish
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Hoplias malabaricus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Wrestling Halfbeak
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Dermogenys pusilla
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Pristella maxillaris
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Xenotilapia papilio
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Xenotilapia papilio
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Yellow Acara
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Aequidens metae
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Yellow Bullhead Catfish
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Ameiurus natalis
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Yellow Convict
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Cryptoheros nanoluteus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive