Alligator Pleco & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): 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 & Checker Barb
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Oliotius oligolepis
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Checkerboard Cichlid
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Dicrossus filamentosus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Chequered Rainbowfish
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Cherry Barb
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Puntius titteya
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Cherry Shrimp
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Neocaridina davidi
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Chili Rasbora
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Boraras brigittae
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Puntius semifasciolatus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Chipokae Mbuna
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Melanochromis chipokae
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Labidochromis chisumulae
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Chocolate Cichlid
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Hypselecara temporalis
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Chocolate Gourami
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Loricaria cataphracta
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Christmas Fulu
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Xystichromis phytophagus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Chuco Cichlid
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Chuco godmanni
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Clown Killifish
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Epiplatys annulatus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Clown Knifefish
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Chitala ornata
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Clown Loach
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Chromobotia macracanthus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Clown Pleco (L104)
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Panaqolus maccus
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Alligator Pleco & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Metriaclima callainos
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive
Alligator Pleco & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Pterygoplichthys scrophus · Apistogramma cacatuoides
Alligator Pleco: Mostly PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive