Butterfly Pleco (L168) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Butterfly Pleco (L168)

Dekeyseria brachyura

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)

Adult Size15 cm

Temperature25–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Jack Dempsey

Dekeyseria brachyura · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Jaguar Cichlid

Dekeyseria brachyura · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Dekeyseria brachyura · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Japen Rainbowfish

Dekeyseria brachyura · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Dekeyseria brachyura · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Jurupari Eartheater

Dekeyseria brachyura · Satanoperca jurupari

Ideal Tank Mates

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Dekeyseria brachyura · Melanotaenia kamaka

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Kenyi Cichlid

Dekeyseria brachyura · Maylandia lombardoi

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Keyhole Cichlid

Dekeyseria brachyura · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Kissing Gourami

Dekeyseria brachyura · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Kiunga Blue Eye

Dekeyseria brachyura · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Knight Goby

Dekeyseria brachyura · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Koi

Dekeyseria brachyura · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Kribensis

Dekeyseria brachyura · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Kuhli Loach

Dekeyseria brachyura · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Lacerda Cory C015

Dekeyseria brachyura · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Dekeyseria brachyura · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Dekeyseria brachyura · Pelangia mbutaensis

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Dekeyseria brachyura · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Dekeyseria brachyura · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Largemouth Bass

Dekeyseria brachyura · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Dekeyseria brachyura · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Dekeyseria brachyura · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful

Butterfly Pleco (L168) & Leggett's Rainbowfish

Dekeyseria brachyura · Glossolepis leggetti

Possible with Caution

Butterfly Pleco (L168): PeacefulLeggett's Rainbowfish: Peaceful