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Candy Striped Pleco (L015) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Candy Striped Pleco (L015)

Peckoltia vittata

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size12 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Candy Striped Pleco (L015) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Candy Striped Pleco (L015) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Candy Striped Pleco (L015)
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Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Kabia rainbowfish

Peckoltia vittata · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Abei Puffer

Peckoltia vittata · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Achara Catfish

Peckoltia vittata · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Adolfo Cory

Peckoltia vittata · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Adonis Pleco

Peckoltia vittata · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Peckoltia vittata · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Peckoltia vittata · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Peckoltia vittata · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Afra Cichlid

Peckoltia vittata · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Arowana

Peckoltia vittata · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Peckoltia vittata · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Butterfly Fish

Peckoltia vittata · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Clawed Frog

Peckoltia vittata · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Dwarf Frog

Peckoltia vittata · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Jewel Cichlid

Peckoltia vittata · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Knifefish

Peckoltia vittata · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Lungfish

Peckoltia vittata · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Pike

Peckoltia vittata · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & African Pipefish

Peckoltia vittata · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Agassiz Cory

Peckoltia vittata · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Peckoltia vittata · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Peckoltia vittata · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Peckoltia vittata · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Candy Striped Pleco (L015) & Alligator Gar

Peckoltia vittata · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Candy Striped Pleco (L015): Mostly PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive