Clown Pleco (L104) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Clown Pleco (L104)

Panaqolus maccus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)

Adult Size9 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Clown Pleco (L104) fit your setup?

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Clown Pleco (L104)

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Clown Pleco (L104) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Panaqolus maccus · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & African Butterfly Fish

Panaqolus maccus · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Pleco (L104) & African Jewel Cichlid

Panaqolus maccus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Clown Pleco (L104) & African Lungfish

Panaqolus maccus · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Clown Pleco (L104) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Panaqolus maccus · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Pleco (L104) & Amano Shrimp

Panaqolus maccus · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Panaqolus maccus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Amazon Puffer

Panaqolus maccus · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Apple Snail

Panaqolus maccus · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Assassin Snail

Panaqolus maccus · Clea helena

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Panaqolus maccus · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Clown Pleco (L104) & Bala Shark

Panaqolus maccus · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Bamboo Shrimp

Panaqolus maccus · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Panaqolus maccus · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Clown Pleco (L104) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Panaqolus maccus · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Panaqolus maccus · Caridina cantonensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Panaqolus maccus · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Clown Pleco (L104) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Panaqolus maccus · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Clown Pleco (L104) & Black Neon Tetra

Panaqolus maccus · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Black Pacu

Panaqolus maccus · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Black Skirt Tetra

Panaqolus maccus · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Panaqolus maccus · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Panaqolus maccus · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Clown Pleco (L104) & Blind Cave Tetra

Panaqolus maccus · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Clown Pleco (L104): Mostly PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful