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 & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Aulonocara baenschi

Alligator Pleco & Yellow Perch

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Perca flavescens

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulYellow Perch: Semi-Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Alligator Pleco & Yellow Shrimp

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulYellow Shrimp: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Yoyo Loach

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Botia almorhae

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Apple Snail

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Danio

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Danio rerio

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Loach

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Botia striata

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Loach: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Obliquidens

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Oto

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Otocinclus cocama

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Oto: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Hypancistrus zebra

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Ideal Tank Mates

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Spiny Eel

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Alligator Pleco & Zebra Tilapia

Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Possible with Caution

Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive